Dodge Nitro. Manual - part 764

refrigerant line is removed from the A/C condenser.

The A/C condenser cannot be repaired and must be replaced if leaking or damaged. 

REMOVAL 

CONDENSER-A/C 

Fig. 138: A/C Liquid Line & Condenser Tube 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.  

2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY.  

3. Remove the engine air cleaner housing (refer to REMOVAL for 3.7L - SERVICE INFORMATION or 

REMOVAL for 4.0L - SERVICE INFORMATION ).  

4. Remove the secondary retaining clip and using the proper A/C line disconnect tool (Special Tool Kit 

7193 or equivalent), disconnect the A/C liquid line (1) from the condenser tube (2). See REMOVAL. 

WARNING:

Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before 
performing the following operation. See WARNING, and CAUTION. Failure 
to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal 
injury or death.

CAUTION: Before removing the A/C condenser, note the location of each of the 

radiator/condenser air seals. These air seals are used to direct air through 
the A/C condenser and radiator. The air seals must be reinstalled in their 
proper locations in order for the A/C and engine cooling systems to 
perform as designed.

NOTE:

LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.

 

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Fig. 139: Radiator, Bolts, A/C Condenser, Nut & A/C Discharge Line 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

5. Remove the grille. Refer to REMOVAL .  

6. If equipped with an automatic transmission, disconnect the transmission cooler lines from the 

transmission cooler portion of the A/C condenser. Refer to REMOVAL .  

7. Position the right side condenser air seal out of the way to gain access to the discharge line fitting and the 

lower condenser retaining bolt. 

8. Remove the nut (4) that secures the A/C discharge line (5) to the A/C condenser (3) and disconnect the 

discharge line.  

9. Remove the two bolts (2) that secure the A/C condenser to the right side of the radiator (1).  

10. Carefully lift the A/C condenser straight up to disengage the condenser mounting brackets from the 

radiator and remove the condenser from the vehicle.  

11. If required, remove the A/C receiver/drier from the A/C condenser. See REMOVAL.  

12. Remove and discard the O-ring seals and gasket and install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant 

line fittings and the condenser and receiver/drier ports.  

INSTALLATION 

CONDENSER-A/C 

NOTE:

Upper condenser retaining bracket and bolt shown. Lower retaining 
bracket and bolt similar.

NOTE:

Rotate and tilt the A/C discharge line as necessary to disconnect it from 
the A/C condenser.

CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C 

refrigerant system. See REFRIGERANT OIL LEVEL. Failure to properly 

 

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Fig. 140: Radiator, Bolts, A/C Condenser, Nut & A/C Discharge Line 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and the receiver/drier and condenser 

ports.  

2. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them and a new gasket onto the 

adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating 
as designed and can cause serious A/C compressor damage.

CAUTION: The radiator/condenser air seals must be reinstalled in their proper 

locations in order for the A/C and engine cooling systems to perform as 
designed.

NOTE:

When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil 
Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant 
system. See REFRIGERANT OIL LEVEL.

NOTE:

If only the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of 
refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type 
recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.

NOTE:

Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime 
a refrigerant line is opened. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal 
gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.

NOTE:

LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.

NOTE:

Upper condenser retaining bracket and bolt shown. Lower retaining bracket and 
bolt similar.

 

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refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-
134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.  

3. If removed, install the A/C receiver/drier onto the A/C condenser (3). See INSTALLATION.  

4. Position the A/C condenser into the engine compartment and install it onto the condenser mounting 

brackets.  

5. Install the two bolts (2) that secure the A/C condenser to the right side of the radiator (1). Tighten the 

bolts to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.). 

6. Connect the A/C discharge line (5) to the A/C condenser and install the retaining nut (4). Tighten the nut 

to 22.5 N.m (200 in. lbs.).  

7. Reposition the right side condenser air seal.  

8. If equipped with an automatic transmission, connect the transmission cooler lines to the transmission 

cooler portion of the A/C condenser. Refer to INSTALLATION .  

9. Install the grille. Refer to INSTALLATION . 

Fig. 141: A/C Liquid Line & Condenser Tube 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

10. Connect the A/C liquid line (1) to the condenser tube (2) and install the secondary retaining clip. See 

INSTALLATION.  

11. Install the engine air cleaner housing (refer to INSTALLATION for 3.7L - SERVICE INFORMATION 

or INSTALLATION for 4.0L - SERVICE INFORMATION ).  

12. Reconnect the negative battery cable.  

13. Evacuate the refrigerant system. See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE.  

14. If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the 

refrigerant system. When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil 
Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system. See 

NOTE:

Rotate and tilt the A/C discharge line as necessary to connect it to the A/C 
condenser.

 

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