2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 radiator

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.

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).