OEM Dodge Ram 3500 Van A/C Condenser

Dodge Ram 3500 Van A/C Condenser Parts and Q&A

• Condenser
  55055471AB
  Q: What steps should be followed before removing the A/C Condenser to ensure proper installation and optimal performance on Dodge Ram 3500 Van?

  A:

  Before you take out the condenser, clearly see the position of each air seal, as these seals help air flow correctly through the radiator and condenser and should be reassembled in their original places for maximum benefit. First, remove the connection from the battery's negative terminal, then catch the leaking refrigerant from the system. Unscrew the radiator grille to remove it, cut loose the discharge line from the condenser and seal all opened refrigerant fittings with plugs or tape. After that, disconnect the liquid line from the condenser outlet and once more cover the refrigerant fittings with plugs or tape. Lift off the upper radiator support and, after that, get rid of the nuts holding the condenser in place on the right and left radiator core supports. Place the condenser mounting brackets over the screws on the right and left radiator core supports, put back the nuts securing the brackets to the supports and tighten them to 11.8 Nm (105 in. lbs.). Fit the upper radiator support back in place, remove the covering from each fitting on the liquid line and fit the line to the condenser. Take off the plugs and tape from the couplings on the refrigerant line of the discharge line and fit them to the condenser inlet. Place all condenser and radiator air seals properly, fit the radiator grille back on and attach the battery's negative cable. Change the refrigerant and inject 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of oil including using the recommended oil in the vehicle's compressor for the condenser replacement job.