RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the A/C discharge line and the A/C liquid line from the A/C condenser.
4. Disconnect the wire harness connector (8) from the A/C condenser cooling fan motor (7).
5. Remove the two bolts (1 and 9) that secure the A/C condenser to the front upper crossmember (2).
6. Carefully lift the A/C condenser and cooling fan assembly to disconnect the lower mounting tabs (6) from the lower mounting flanges (3) and
remove the assembly from the engine compartment.
7. If required, place the A/C condenser and the cooling fan assembly on a workbench and remove the four screws (4 and 5) that secure the cooling
fan to the A/C condenser and separate the fan from the condenser.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of
the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
1. If removed, install the condenser cooling fan onto the A/C condenser.
2. Install the four screws (4 and 5) that secure the cooling fan to the A/C condenser. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in.lbs.).
3. Position the A/C condenser and cooling fan assembly into the engine compartment.
4. Install the lower mounting tabs (6) into the lower mounting flanges (3).
5. Install the two bolts (1 and 9) that secure the A/C condenser to the upper front crossmember (2). Tighten the bolts to 10.5 N.m (95 in.lbs.).
6. Connect the wire harness connector (8) to the A/C condenser cooling fan motor (7).
7. Connect the A/C discharge line and the A/C liquid line onto the A/C condenser.
8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
9. Evacuate the refrigerant system.