Condenser Removal

[Easywin]

I need to change my condenser. What do I need to do to get it out? I was looking at it, and I don't know if I can go up or down with it. If I go up, the horn, latch and wires/connector have to be moved.

[camry6]

Originally Posted by Easywin

I need to change my condenser. What do I need to do to get it out? I was looking at it, and I don't know if I can go up or down with it. If I go up, the horn, latch and wires/connector have to be moved.

You have to first remove the engine radiator, then remove the condenser.

[Easywin]

I was hoping that I wouldn't have to take out the radiator. Does it have to come all the way out, or just loosened and pulled back and out of the way?

[Easywin]

Bump?

[csaxon]

Condensor REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Specified amount: 600 ± 50 g (21.16 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. REMOVE RADIATOR AND CONDENSER FANS
(See page AC-46 )
3. REMOVE 2 RADIATOR UPPER SUPPORTS
4. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE AND LIQUID TUBE
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the hose and tube.
Torque: 10 N·m (100 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf)
NOTICE:
Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt
out of the system.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O-rings with compressor oil and install them
to the hose.
5. REMOVE CONDENSER
(a) Remove the 2 condenser set bolts.
(b) Push the radiator toward the engine.
(c) Push the condenser toward the radiator and pull it upward.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
If condenser is replaced, add compressor oil to the condenser.
Add 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent

[Easywin]

Thanks. By looking at it this morning, I think removing the fans should give me the room to push the radiator back as in step 5.

[Easywin]

Well, I got the condenser out this afternoon. It wasn't too bad actually. I pulled both fans (Drivers side first), the short "snorkel" for the intake, relay box on the drivers side of the radiator, the electrical connectors from the fans, and pushed the radiator back just enough to get the condenser out. I'll let you know how the installation goes.

Thanks for your help.

[Easywin]

I installed the new condenser earlier, it took me 30-45 minutes maybe. I was really surprised that it lined up, and it came with the mounting brackets and dryer. I just installed everthing in the reverse order. Pretty simple concept right?

[csaxon]

Sounds good. If I knew how to post pdf's I could have sent the images to match the procedural steps. I hope it works out for you.