Toyota Avalon (XX50): Condenser

Toyota Avalon (XX50) 2019-2022 Service & Repair Manual / Vehicle Interior / Heating / Air Conditioning / Condenser

Components

COMPONENTS

ILLUSTRATION

*1	FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER	*2	FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
*3	NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER	*4	UPPER RADIATOR MOUNTING BRACKET
	Nm (kgfcm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque	-	-

ILLUSTRATION

*A	for 2GR-FKS	*B	for A25A-FXS
*1	HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY	*2	INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
*3	UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY	*4	HOOD LOCK NUT CAP
*5	HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY	-	-
	Nm (kgfcm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque	●	Non-reusable part
	MP grease	-	-

ILLUSTRATION

*A	for 2GR-FKS	*B	for A25A-FXS
*1	FRONT RADIATOR SIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH	*2	NO. 1 RADIATOR AIR GUIDE LH
*3	NO. 1 RADIATOR AIR GUIDE RH	*4	THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY

ILLUSTRATION

*1	AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY	*2	COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
*3	COOLER DRYER	*4	NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY
*5	PIPING CLAMP	*6	CAP
*7	O-RING	-	-
	Nm (kgfcm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque	●	Non-reusable part
	for Gasoline Model: Compressor oil ND-OIL 12 or equivalent for HV Model: Compressor oil ND-OIL 11 or equivalent	-	-

Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE COOLER DRYER

(a) Using a 14 mm straight hexagon, remove the cap from the modulator.

Modulator

(b) Using pliers, remove the cooler dryer from the modulator.

Modulator

Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

(a) Engage the 2 guides and 2 claws to install the cooler condenser assembly as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

NOTICE:

Do not damage the cooler condenser assembly or radiator assembly when installing the cooler condenser assembly.

HINT:

If a new cooler condenser assembly is installed, add compressor oil to the cooler condenser assembly as follows.

Capacity:

Add 40 cc (1.35 fl. oz)

Refrigerant	Compressor Oil
for Gasoline Model	ND-OIL 12 or equivalent
for HV Model	ND-OIL 11 or equivalent

2. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

for A25A-FXS:

Click here

for 2GR-FKS:

Click here

3. CONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the vinyl tape from the cooler condenser assembly and air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

(b) Install a new piping clamp to the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

NOTICE:

Securely engage the piping clamp to the groove of the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.
Do not open the piping clamp more than the diameter of the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly when installing it.
Do not install the piping clamp with the large diameter section facing the wrong direction.

*1	Air Conditioning Tube and Accessory Assembly
*2	Piping Clamp
*a	Groove

(c) Sufficiently apply compressor oil to 2 new O-rings and the fitting surfaces of the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

Refrigerant	Compressor Oil
for Gasoline Model	ND-OIL 12 or equivalent
for HV Model	ND-OIL 11 or equivalent

(d) Install the 2 O-rings to the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

NOTICE:

Keep the O-rings and O-ring fitting surfaces free from foreign matter.

(e) Connect the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly to the cooler condenser assembly.

Large Diameter Section of Piping Clamp

NOTICE:

Connect the parts by holding the pipe, not the piping clamp.

(f) Securely insert the piping clamp to the point where the large diameter section of the piping clamp is covered by the cooler condenser assembly.

HINT:

When inserting, make sure that a click sound is heard.
Check that the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly is securely connected by pulling it.

4. CONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the vinyl tape from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose sub-assembly and cooler condenser assembly.

(b) Sufficiently apply compressor oil to a new O-ring and the fitting surface of the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose sub-assembly.

Refrigerant	Compressor Oil
for Gasoline Model	ND-OIL 12 or equivalent
for HV Model	ND-OIL 11 or equivalent

HINT:

Keep the O-ring and O-ring fitting surface free from foreign matter.

(d) Connect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose sub-assembly to the cooler condenser assembly with the bolt.

Torque:

5.4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}

5. INSTALL NO. 1 RADIATOR AIR GUIDE RH

(a) Engage the guide and claw to install the No. 1 radiator air guide RH as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(b) Install the clip.

6. INSTALL THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FKS)

Click here

7. INSTALL FRONT RADIATOR SIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH (for 2GR-FKS)

Click here

8. INSTALL NO. 1 RADIATOR AIR GUIDE LH

(a) Engage the guide and claw to install the No. 1 radiator air guide LH as shown in the illustration.

Install in this Direction

(b) Install the clip.

9. INSTALL HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY

Click here

10. INSTALL INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (for A25A-FXS)

Click here

11. INSTALL INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FKS)

Click here

12. INSTALL UPPER RADIATOR MOUNTING BRACKET

for A25A-FXS:

Click here

for 2GR-FKS:

Click here

13. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

Click here

14. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

Click here

15. INSTALL NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

Click here

16. INSTALL HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH

Click here

17. INSTALL HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

18. INSTALL RADIATOR SHUTTER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for A25A-FXS)

Click here

19. CHARGE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT

Click here

20. WARM UP ENGINE (for Gasoline Model)

Click here

21. WARM UP COMPRESSOR (for HV Model)

Click here

22. INSPECT FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK

Click here

23. ADJUST HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY

Click here

On-vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

(a) If the cooler condenser assembly fins are dirty, clean them with water and dry them with compressed air.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the cooler condenser assembly fins.

(b) If any cooler condenser assembly fins are bent, straighten them using a screwdriver or pliers.

2. INSPECT FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK

(a) Using a halogen leak detector, check the pipe joints for refrigerant leaks.

(b) If a refrigerant leak is detected in a joint, check the torque of the bolt of the joint.

Reassembly

REASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL COOLER DRYER

(a) Using pliers, install a new cooler dryer to the modulator.

Modulator

(b) Sufficiently apply compressor oil to 3 O-rings and the fitting surfaces of a new cap.

Refrigerant	Compressor Oil
for Gasoline Model	ND-OIL 12 or equivalent
for HV Model	ND-OIL 11 or equivalent

NOTICE:

Keep the O-rings and O-ring fitting surfaces free from dirt or foreign matter.

Torque:

4.0 N·m {41 kgf·cm, 35 in·lbf}

Modulator

Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during cooler condenser assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for Gasoline Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
*: Applies only for when removing and installing or replacing the television camera assembly.
Front television camera assembly, front bumper assembly or radiator grille	Television camera view adjustment Television camera assembly optical axis adjustment (Back camera position setting)*	Panoramic view monitor system	for Initialization Calibration
Front bumper assembly	Measurement of ultrasonic sensor detection angle Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration	Intelligent clearance sonar system Intuitive parking assist system
Headlight assembly LH Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH	Synchronize the vehicle information	Lighting system (for Gasoline Model with Cornering Light)

Necessary Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced (for HV Model)

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedures are not Performed	Link
*: Applies only for when removing and installing or replacing the television camera assembly.
Front television camera assembly, front bumper assembly or radiator grille	Television camera view adjustment Television camera assembly optical axis adjustment (Back camera position setting)*	Panoramic view monitor system	for Initialization for Calibration
Front bumper assembly	Measurement of ultrasonic sensor detection angle Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration	Intelligent clearance sonar system Intuitive parking assist system
Headlight assembly LH Headlight ECU sub-assembly LH	Synchronize the vehicle information	Lighting system (for HV Model with Cornering Light)
Swing grill actuator assembly Radiator shutter sub-assembly	Change grille shutter control mode and/or perform initialization	Grille Shutter System

PROCEDURE

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

Click here

2. REMOVE RADIATOR SHUTTER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for A25A-FXS)

Click here

3. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH

Click here

4. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

5. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

Click here

6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

Click here

7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

Click here

8. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR MOUNTING BRACKET

for A25A-FXS:

Click here

for 2GR-FKS:

Click here

9. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (for A25A-FXS)

Click here

10. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FKS)

Click here

11. REMOVE HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY

Click here

12. REMOVE FRONT RADIATOR SIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH (for 2GR-FKS)

Click here

13. REMOVE THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY (for 2GR-FKS)

Click here

14. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR AIR GUIDE LH

(a) Remove the clip.

Remove in this Direction

(b) Disengage the claw and guide, and remove the No. 1 radiator air guide LH as shown in the illustration.

15. REMOVE NO. 1 RADIATOR AIR GUIDE RH

(a) Remove the clip.

Remove in this Direction

(b) Disengage the claw and guide, and remove the No. 1 radiator air guide RH as shown in the illustration.

16. DISCONNECT NO. 1 COOLER REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose sub-assembly from the cooler condenser assembly.

(b) Remove the O-ring from the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

17. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

(a) While pressing the end of the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly into the end of the cooler condenser assembly, use pliers to squeeze together both sides of the piping clamp until it breaks apart.

*1	Air Conditioning Tube and Accessory Assembly	*2	Cooler Condenser Assembly
*3	Piping Clamp	-	-
*a	Press In	-	-

NOTICE:

If any foreign matter is attached to the connecting parts, brush it off or use compressed air to remove it before disconnecting the parts.
Make sure that fragments of the piping clamp do not enter the piping.

(b) Disconnect the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

NOTICE:

Remove any foreign matter from the connecting parts of the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly and cooler condenser assembly.

NOTICE:

Seal the openings of the disconnected parts with vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

(d) Remove the piping clamp.

18. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY

for A25A-FXS:

Click here

for 2GR-FKS:

Click here

19. REMOVE COOLER CONDENSER ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides, and remove the cooler condenser assembly as shown in the illustration.

Remove in this Direction

NOTICE:

Do not damage the cooler condenser assembly or radiator assembly when removing the cooler condenser assembly.

Compressor(for A25a-fxs)

Eco Switch

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