Page 1924 of 1943
AC36Q±01
I17953
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
Non±reusable partBracket Water Hose
Radiator
Upper
Support
O±RingRadiator
Reservoir
Hose Suction Hose
Radiator and
Condenser
Module
Discharge Hose
Liquid Tube Discharge
Tube
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
22 (225, 16)
5.4 (55, 48 in.´lbf)
O±Ring
10 (100, 7)
O±Ring
O±RingSuction Tube
O±Ring
Bracket
Radiator
Upper
Support
Radiator
Hose
Condenser FanConnector
RH Engine Under Cover
LH Engine Under Cover
Front Bumper O±Ring
32 (330, 24)
Front Spoiler Cover
± AIR CONDITIONINGRADIATOR AND CONDENSER MODULE
AC±45
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
COMPONENTS
Page 1925 of 1943
I18287
Radiator & Condenser Module
Bracket Drier
Filter
O±Ring
Cap
12.3 (125, 9)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torque
Non±reusable part
Compressor oil ND±OIL 8 or equivalent
AC±46
± AIR CONDITIONINGRADIATOR AND CONDENSER MODULE
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
Page 1926 of 1943
AC36R±01
I17955
I17954
± AIR CONDITIONINGRADIATOR AND CONDENSER MODULE
AC±47
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrig-
erant.
Specified amount: 500 ± 50 g (17.64 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT FROM RADIATOR
HINT:
It is not necessary to drain out all the coolant.
3. REMOVE CONDENSER FAN ASSEMBLY
(See Page AC±69)
4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER (See Page BO±4)
5. REMOVE RADIATOR RESERVOIR HOSE
6. DISCONNECT DISCHARGE AND LIQUID TUBE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect discharge and liquid
tube.
Torque: 5.4 N´m (55 kgf´cm, 48 in.´lbf)
NOTICE:
Cap open the fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt
out of the system.
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O±rings with compressor oil and install them
to the tubes.
(b) Remove the bolt.
(c) Disconnect the liquid tube and remove the bracket.
7. REMOVE RADIATOR UPPER SUPPORT
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 radiator upper supports.
Page 1927 of 1943
I17968
AC±48
± AIR CONDITIONINGRADIATOR AND CONDENSER MODULE
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
8. REMOVE RADIATOR & CONDENSER MODULE
(a) Push the radiator & condenser module toward engine.
(b) Pull up the radiator until the lower radiator support is re-
moved.
(c) Pull it downward to remove it.
Page 1930 of 1943
AC36D±01
I17963
I17964
± AIR CONDITIONINGCONDENSER FAN
AC±69
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrig-
erant.
Specified amount: 500 ± 50 g (17.64 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT FROM RADIATOR
HINT:
It is not necessary to drain out all coolant.
3. REMOVE BRACKETS
(a) Remove the water hose from fan shroud.
(b) Remove the 5 bolts and 2 brackets.
4. REMOVE SUCTION AND DISCHARGE HOSES
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the both hoses.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O±rings with compressor oil and install them
to the tubes.
(b) Loosen the 2 nuts and remove the both hoses.
Torque:
Suction hose 32 N´m (330 kgf´cm, 24 ft´lbf)
Discharge hose 22 N´m (225 kgf´cm, 16 ft´lbf)
HINT:
At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 2 new O±rings with compressor oil and install them
to the tubes.
Page 1931 of 1943
I17965
I17967
I17956
AC±70
± AIR CONDITIONINGCONDENSER FAN
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
5. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSES FROM RADIATOR
AND CONDENSER MODULE
(a) Using pliers, grip the claw of the hose clip and slide the
clip along the hose.
(b) Disconnect the radiator hoses.
6. REMOVE CONDENSER FAN WITH FAN SHROUD
(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts.
(c) Pull up the condenser fan with fan shroud until the it is re-
moved from the radiator and condenser module.
(d) Pull it downward to remove it.
