OEM Dodge Nitro A/C Condenser

Dodge Nitro A/C Condenser Parts and Q&A

• Condenser
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  Q: How to Remove an A/C Condenser on Dodge Nitro?

  A:

  The first step to take is to unhook and separate the negative cable from the battery. Take the refrigerant out of the refrigerant system. After that, take out the engine air cleaner housing. Disconnect the AC liquid line from the condenser tube by first using a proper Special Tool Kit 7193 or similar tool to take out the secondary retaining clip. Following that, take out the Grille. Should the car have an automatic transmission, release the cooler lines from the cooling unit in the A/C condenser. Take the right condenser air seal clear so that you can get to the discharge line fitting and the lower condenser bolt in the back. Tilt and turn the AC discharge line a bit to remove it from the condenser. Untighten and remove the two bolts holding the A/C condenser to the right side of the Radiator. Lift the condenser straight up to remove it from the brackets on the radiator and then get the condenser out of your vehicle. If you have to, take out the A/C receiver/drier from the A/C condenser. At the last step, replace the O-ring seals and gasket with plugs and also cover or plug the openings of the refrigerant lines and both refrigeration ports.
• Condenser
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  Q: What Are the Best Practices for Installing an A/C Condenser to Optimize Performance and Protect the Compressor on Dodge Nitro?

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  While fitting the A/C condenser, tune the refrigerant oil level so there's no harm to the A/C Compressor and secure the radiator/condenser air seals where they belong for best performance. Whenever several A/C parts are being replaced, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to choose the proper amount of oil. When installing just the A/C condenser, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of the advised refrigerant oil. Whenever you open the lines of a refrigerant system, remember to install new rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets. First, eliminate all tape or plugs from the ports for the refrigerant lines, receiver/drier and condenser. First, apply clean refrigerant oil to any fresh rubber O-ring and set it along with a new compatible gasket at the refrigerant line fittings. When the A/C receiver/drier was removed, properly set it onto the A/C condenser. Place the A/C condenser behind the radiator in the engine compartment and fasten it with two bolts to the brackets, tightening each to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.). Bolster the discharge line on the condenser and tighten its nut to the required value, according to the service standard. Put the right side seal into position and only if you have an automatic transmission, fit the cooler lines from your transmission to the A/C condenser. Fasten the grille to the condenser, join the A/C liquid line into the condenser tube and secure them with one more retaining clip. Attach the air cleaner housing to its place and join the negative battery terminal. Remove all the refrigerant and if you are replacing the condenser, add 30 mL of refrigerant oil. However, for more than one replacement, consult the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart. The last step is to fill the refrigerant system.