Wrangler 2WD V6-3.8L (2008)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
A/C Condenser - Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil
Level. Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C
compressor damage.
CAUTION: The A/C receiver/drier must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C
receiver/drier can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor.
NOTE: When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be
added to the refrigerant systemSee: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level.
NOTE: If only the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 60 milliliters (2 fluid ounces) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only
refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is opened. Failure to replace the
rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.
NOTE: Be certain that each of the radiator and condenser air seals are installed in their proper locations. These air seals are required for the
A/C and engine cooling systems to perform as designed.
NOTE: Illustration shown with A/C condenser removed for clarity.
1. If removed, install the A/C receiver/drier (7) onto the right side of the A/C condenser (1) See: Receiver Dryer/Service and Repair/Installation.
2. If removed and equipped with an automatic transmission, install the transmission cooler line adapter (5) using new O-rings to the left side of the
automatic transmission fluid cooler (6) and install the retaining bolt (4). Tighten the bolt securely.
3. If equipped with a manual transmission, carefully push the top of the radiator rearward to provide clearance for the refrigerant line tapping block
(2) and position the A/C condenser into the front of the engine compartment, then reposition the radiator and install the two bolts that secure the
radiator to the upper radiator support. Tighten the bolts securely.
4. If equipped with an automatic transmission, position the A/C condenser to the front of the radiator on the workbench.
5. Install the bolts at the five locations shown (3) that secure the A/C condenser to the radiator. Tighten the bolts to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).
6. If equipped with an automatic transmission, install the radiator and A/C condenser as an assembly See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling
System/Radiator/Service and Repair/Procedures/Inspection.
7. Install the upper radiator closure.
8. Install the grille See: Body and Frame/Grille/Service and Repair/Grille - Installation.
