Section 374 (Air Conditioning System): Condenser: Installation

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INSTALL CONDENSER
1. Push the radiator toward engine.
2. Install the condenser with 2 nuts.
  
  Fig 1: Installation (1 Of 5)
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  HINT:
  
  If condenser is replaced add compressor oil to the condenser.
  
  Add 40 cc (1.4 fl.oz.)
  
  Compressor oil: ND-OIL8 or equivalent
3. Install the 2 upper radiator supports with the 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 2: Installation (2 Of 5)
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4. Install the relay block No. 3 with the 2 bolts.
  
  Fig 3: Installation (3 Of 5)
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INSTALL ELECTRIC COOLING FANS
CONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE
1. Lubricate a new O-ring with compressor oil and install them to the hose.
  Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
2. Connect the discharge hose to the condenser with the bolt.
  Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.Cm, 7 ft.lbf)
3. Connect the hose clamp with the nut.
  
  Fig 4: Installation (4 Of 5)
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INSTALL LIQUID TUBE
1. Lubricate a new O-rings with compressor oil and install them to the tubes.
  Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
2. Install the liquid tube and tighten the nut.
  Torque: 14 N.m (140 kgf.Cm, 10 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 5: Installation (5 Of 5)
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INSTALL RECEIVER. SEE INSTALLATION .
CHARGE SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT
1. Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
2. Charge system with refrigerant.
Specified amount: 800 +/- 50 g (28.22 +/- 1.76 oz.)
INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.

If there is leakage, check the tightening torque at the joints.