-5 MINUTE MODS- Jeep WK2 Grand Cherokee A/C Condenser Swap (Time Lapse)

[@Pislui]

oh man thanks! I have to do the same job and I saw that other people pull the radioator out, this i think is much quicker, cleaner and easier!

[@TylerPotter]

Oh yeah I always leave the radiator in. Thanks for the view!

[@ShaunCruzNYC]

Excellent video! Straight to the point

[@TylerPotter]

Thanks for the view!

[@SethCrouch-l6m]

Do the connections to the condenser have schrader valves or will you need to remove any refrigerant in the system before breaking the lines?

[@TylerPotter]

Yes the refrigerant will need to be evacuated before removing the lines as there are no valves and the lines are just open. Thanks for the view!

[@justbrowsing5256]

Is the procedure the same for the 5.7?

[@alexanderb4795]

How do you remove the ac condenser lines ?

[@RIKOHDOUBLEOG]

Can i do it with out doing the A/C recharge

[@TylerPotter]

No, you will need to evacuate the AC system to replace this part.

[@brittainwright1]

Thanks for the upload. Should really help me out as I've got to do the job this weekend. I can visually see the leak in the lower right corner looking in right by the front driver's side tow hook. What extra gaskets or clips should we have on hand? How much PAG oil to add after the swap? What specialty tools are required?

[@blackman6913]

I have a leak in the same spot. Did replacing the condenser fix it?

[@brittainwright1]

@blackman6913 yes. You need a vacuum pump and a set of guages, but once I replaced the condenser I was able to pull and hold vacuum. Recharge was easy.

[@brittainwright1]

I reused the factory gaskets... no problems. You are going to want an assortment of plastic body clips as you are going to break a bunch when you pull the bumper. It's a not a hard job. But it took me most of a day the first time. I ended up replacing the radiator a week later. I recommend just doing both while you are in there unless you are 100% sure the radiator is sound.

[@TylerPotter]

Yeah we see a lot of radiators leak on WK2's also. Thanks for the view!

[@leishi1950]

​@@brittainwright1hi which step we need to use a vacuum pump and gauge?

[@Shyamiiii]

Kool vid. How did you diagnose that the condenser needed to be replaced? Did it throw a code? Was the ac not blowing? Thanks

[@TylerPotter]

You could visually see the leak from the lower corner. Thanks for the view!

[@ComixMultiplication]

I was told i need a new compressor, what is a fair quote for that job?

[@TylerPotter]

I think to labor time is around 5-6 hours total for the job with diag and replacement and evac and recharge of the a/c system. The price will be depending on the shops labor rate and parts pricing.

[@ComixMultiplication]

@@TylerPotter good to know thanks sir

[@AspenWitte-oi6tj]

When did you swap out the ac condensor so confused

[@63parisdiamonds]

@1:45 he lifted out the old one

[@titoluisgraxirena7024]

No refueling of any kind needed?

[@TylerPotter]

Yes you would need to recharge the A/C system and make sure the transmission fluid is topped off. Thanks for the view!

[@MrLeno1982]

Why does the transmission fluid need to be topped off? I must’ve missed you removing the transmission cooler.

[@TylerPotter]

@@MrLeno1982 the transmission cooler is built into the a/c condenser on a WK2 Jeep. Thanks for the view!

[@sirmarcuswilliams]

How many hours ?

[@TylerPotter]

I think the job is about 5-6 hours total. Thanks for the view!

[@daddyy5oh]

Whats the link for the condenser

[@TylerPotter]

It was just the factory Mopar part from the dealership. Just give your local dealership a call with the VIN number to check your specific part number and pricing. Thanks for the view!

[@jg_2316]

Dealer wants to charge 1200 for that?

[@TylerPotter]

@@jg_2316 There is a little more involved than what the edited quick time lapse shows lol Thanks for the view!

[@chetmyers7041]

@@jg_2316 Hopefully, the $1200 includes the initial freon recovery and a complete charge afterwards. Independent shop might do the job for $800.

[@jg_2316]

@@chetmyers7041 yea it was a complete evac, condenser swap, and recharge. I still think it's over blown. I guess some people just go ahead and pay without thinking

[@olivierproautoservice2409]

Love it

[@TylerPotter]

Thanks for the view!

[@Wokemindvirus-a12]

Sucks don't even tell you what they're doing