2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 air condition

CONDENSER-A/C
DESCRIPTION
The A/C condenser is located in the front of the engine compartment behind the grille. The A/C condenser is a heat
exchanger that allows the high-pressure refrigerant gas being dischargedbytheA/Ccompressortogiveupitsheat
to the air passing over the condenser fins, which causes the refrigerant tocool and change to a liquid state.
OPERATION
When air passes through the fins of the A/C condenser, the high-pressure refrigerant gas within the A/C condenser
gives up its heat. The refrigerant then condenses as it leaves the A/C condenser and becomes a high-pressure
liquid. The volume of air flowing over the condenser fins is critical to theproper cooling performance of the A/C
system. Therefore, it is important that there are no objects placed in front of the radiator grille openings at the front
of the vehicle or foreign material on the condenser fins that might obstruct proper air flow. Also, any factory-installed
air seals or shrouds must be properly reinstalled following radiator or A/C condenser service.
The A/C condenser cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
REMOVAL
3.7L/4.7L/5.7L ENGINES
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following
operation (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNINGS) and (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTIONS). Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result
in possible personal injury or death.
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY).
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the A/C discharge line and the A/C liq-
uidlinefromtheA/Ccondenser(Referto24-
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
LINE-A/C DISCHARGE - REMOVAL) and (Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
LINE-A/C LIQUID - REMOVAL).
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 disconnectthe 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.
5.9L DIESEL ENGINE
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following
operation (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNINGS) and (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTIONS). Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result
in possible personal injury or death.

NOTE: Illustration shown with air seal removed for
clarity.
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY).
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the air seal from the front passenger side
of the A/C condenser (5) to gain access to the
refrigerant line fittings.
4. Disconnect the A/C discharge line (1) and the A/C
liquid line (3) from the A/C condenser (5) (Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
LINE-A/C LIQUID - REMOVAL) and (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
LINE-A/C DISCHARGE - REMOVAL).
5. Remove the four bolts (2, 4, 6 and 7) that secure
the A/C condenser to the charge air cooler.
6. Remove the A/C condenser from the engine
compartment.
8.3L ENGINE
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following
operation (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNINGS) and (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTIONS). Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result
in possible personal injury or death.
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY).
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the A/C discharge line and the A/C liq-
uidlinefromtheA/Ccondenser(Referto24-
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
LINE-A/C LIQUID - REMOVAL) and (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
LINE-A/C DISCHARGE - REMOVAL).
4. Remove the two bolts (1) that secure the A/C con-
denser (4) to the upper radiator support (2).
5. Carefully lift the A/C condenser off of the front
bumper support (3) and remove the condenser
from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION
3.7L/4.7L/5.7L ENGINES
NOTE: If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrig-
erant 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 Nꞏm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Position the A/C condenser and cooling fan assem-
bly 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 Nꞏm (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 (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/LINE-A/C DISCHARGE
- INSTALLATION) and (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/LINE-A/C LIQUID - INSTAL-
LATION).
8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
9. Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE).
10. Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE).
5.9L DIESEL ENGINE
NOTE: If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrig-
erant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.

NOTE: Illustration shown with air seal removed for
clarity.
1. Position the A/C condenser (5) into the engine
compartment.
2. Install the four bolts (2, 4, 6 and 7) that secure the
A/C condenser to the charge air cooler. Tighten the
bolts to 10.5 Nꞏm (95 in. lbs.).
3. Remove the tape or plugs from the liquid line fitting
and condenser outlet port.
4. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the liquid line fitting.
UseonlythespecifiedO-ringasitismadeofa
special material for the R-134a system. Use only
refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C
compressor in the vehicle.
5. Connect the A/C discharge line (1) and the A/C liq-
uid line (3) onto the A/C condenser (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
LINE-A/C DISCHARGE - INSTALLATION) and
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING/LINE-A/C LIQUID - INSTALLATION).
6. Position the air seal over the front passenger side
of the A/C condenser and install the air seal retain-
ers.
7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
8. Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE).
9. Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE).
8.3L ENGINE
NOTE: If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrig-
erant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
NOTE: Be certain that each of the radiator and condenser air seals are reinstalled in their proper locations.
These air seals are required for the A/C and engine cooling systems to perform as designed.

1. Position the A/C condenser (4) into the engine
compartment and install the condenser onto the
front bumper support (3).
2. Install the two bolts (1) that secure the A/C con-
denser to the upper radiator support (2). Tighten
the bolts to 10.5 Nꞏm (95 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the A/C discharge line and the A/C liquid
line onto the A/C condenser(Referto24-HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/LINE-A/C
DISCHARGE - INSTALLATION) and (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
LINE-A/C LIQUID - INSTALLATION).
4. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
5. Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM EVACUATE).
6. Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE).

1. RemovetheHVAChousing(Referto24-HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/
HOUSING-HVAC - REMOVAL).
2. Remove the foam seal from the heater core tubes.
3. If equipped with the dual zone heating-A/C system,
remove the linkage rod (4) to gain access to the
heater core (3).
4. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the heater
core tube bracket (2) to the HVAC housing and
remove the bracket.
5. Carefully pull the heater core out of the front of the
HVAC housing.
6. Inspect all foam seals and replace as required.
INSTALLATION
1. Carefully install the heater core (3) into the front of
the HVAC housing.
2. Position the heater core tube bracket (2) onto the
HVAC housing.
3. Install the two screws (1) that secures the heater
core bracket to the HVAC housing. Tighten the
screws to 2.2 Nꞏm (20 in. lbs.).
4. If equipped with the dual zone heating-A/C system,
install the linkage rod (4).
5. Install the foam seal onto the heater core tubes.
NOTE: If the heater core is being replaced, flush
the cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE - COOLING SYSTEM CLEAN-
ING/REVERSE FLUSHING).
6. Install the HVAC housing (Refer to 24 - HEATING
& AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/HOUSING-
HVAC - INSTALLATION).

CORE-VALVE-SERVICE PORT
DESCRIPTION
Two refrigerant system service ports are used to recover/recycle/evacuate/charge and test the A/C refrigerant sys-
tem. Unique sizes are used on the service ports for the R-134a refrigerant system to ensure the system is not
accidentally contaminated with R-12 refrigerant or service equipment used for R-12 refrigerant.
The high side service port is located on the A/C discharge line. The A/C pressure transducer is mounted on the high
side service port (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/CONTROLS/TRANSDUCER-A/C PRESSURE -
DESCRIPTION). The low side service port is located either on the top of the A/C accumulator or on the A/C suction
line near the accumulator, depending on engine application. Both the highside and low side A/C service port valve
cores are serviceable.
Each of the service ports has a threaded plastic protective cap installed over it from the factory. After servicing the
refrigerant system, always reinstall both of the service port caps.
REMOVAL
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following
operation (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNINGS) and (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTIONS). Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result
in possible personal injury or death.
NOTE: Typical A/C service port shown.
1. Remove the protective cap (1) from the service
port (2).
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY).
3. Using a Schrader-type valve core tool, remove the
valve core (3) from the service port.
4. Install a plug in or tape over the opened service
port(s).

INSTALLATION
NOTE: Typical A/C service port shown.
1. Lubricate the valve core (3) with clean refrigerant
oil prior to installation. Use only refrigerant oil of
the type recommended for the A/C compressor in
the vehicle.
2. Remove the tape or plug from the service port (2).
CAUTION: A valve core that is not fully seated in
the A/C service port can result in damage to the
valve during refrigerant system evacuation and
charge. Such damage may result in a loss of sys-
tem refrigerant while uncoupling the charge adapt-
ers.
3. Using a Schrader-type valve core tool, install and
tighten the valve core into the service port(s).
4. Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE).
5. Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE).
NOTE: The protective cap helps aid in service port sealing and helps protect the refrigerant system from
contamination. Remember to always reinstall the protective cap onto the service port when refrigerant sys-
tem service is complete.
6. Install the protective cap (1) onto the service port.