Installation
1. INSTALL COOLER DRYER
(a) Using pliers, install the cooler dryer.
(b) Apply a sufficient amount of compressor oil to the contact surfaces of a new O-ring and the cap. Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent |
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(c) Install the O-ring to the cap.
(d) Using a 14 mm socket hexagon wrench, install the cap to the modulator.
Torque:
2,9 N·m {30 kgf·cm, 26 in·lbf}
2. INSTALL COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the cooler condenser with the 3 bolts as shown in the illustration. Torque: for bolt A : 5,4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf} for bolt B : 4,4 N·m {44 kgf·cm, 39 in·lbf} |
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3. CONNECT NO. 1 COOLER CONDENSER BRACKET
(a) Connect the No. 1 cooler condenser bracket with the bolt.
4. CONNECT NO. 2 COOLER CONDENSER BRACKET
(a) Connect the No. 2 cooler condenser bracket with the bolt.
5. CONNECT COOLER REFRIGERANT LIQUID PIPE A
(a) Remove the attached vinyl tape from the pipe and the connecting part of the cooler condenser.
(b) Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the liquid pipe A joint.
Compressor oil:
ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
(c) Install the O-ring to liquid pipe A.
(d) Connect liquid pipe A to the cooler condenser with the bolt.
Torque:
5,4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}
NOTICE:
- When tightening the bolts, do not allow any tools to contact the pipe.
- When tightening the bolts, hold a part of the pipe near the connector.
6. CONNECT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the attached vinyl tape from the hose and the connecting part of the cooler condenser.
(b) Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the discharge hose joint.
Compressor oil:
ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
(c) Install the O-ring to the discharge hose.
(d) Connect the discharge hose to the cooler condenser with the bolt.
Torque:
5,4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}
NOTICE:
- When tightening the bolt, do not allow any tools to contact the pipe.
- When tightening the bolt, hold a part of the pipe near the connector.
7. CHARGE REFRIGERANT
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8. INSTALL RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the radiator assembly (See page
).
9. ADD ENGINE COOLANT
(a) Add the engine coolant (See page
).
10. WARM UP ENGINE
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11. CHECK FOR ENGINE COOLANT LEAK
(a) Check for engine coolant leak (See page
).
12. CHECK FOR REFRIGERANT GAS LEAK
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Test yourself
A quick Toyota 4Runner quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.

