I Broke the Air Conditioning on the 4Runner - AC Refresh and Recharge

After inadvertently poking a hole in my A/C condenser a few months back during the winter, it's time to get it fixed now that the heat is back. On the 3rd Generation Toyota 4Runner, this job is not terribly difficult, though this is one of those projects that might seem like something your typical DIYer may not be able to tackle. So, lets go through the process together of replacing the needed parts and getting the system tested and recharged. Leave a comment below if you have any questions and as always, thanks for watching.
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[@stevenw4545]

Really great and detailed video! Thanks a bunch for sharing. This exact same thing happened to me just this month. Seems like you left the repair for a couple months, is there any concern with dirt/moisture getting into the system?

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Thanks for the compliment. Yes, it was about 4 months that it was open, but the AC pump was never turned on during that time (including the defrost, which turns the AC pump on). As long as you draw a vacuum on it that will get any residual moisture out of the system. I would think that such a small hole would not allow any dirt inside, but YMMV. Thanks for watching👍👍

[@joeldavis7103]

If you got a spare 4runner in that color ill buy the hood!

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

There was a guy on T4R.org that would go junkyard picking for these in Texas. I picked this one up from him while living near San Antonio. Overall, it cost me about $800 to get it, have it painted and blended, and rework the insert. One of my favorite mods 👍🍺

[@julio225]

Great video, it made me understand more about AC. I'm thinking about fitting a whole AC system on my 1994 runner, do you think it would be possible?

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Thanks🤟🍺 With enough time and money, anything is possible. I say DO IT 🤟🤟

[@normandemorte6474]

Hi i have a 99 4runner too. I just did the evaporator core, ac dryer, compresser. Ac switch, expansion valve. Orings etc...do i still need to add pag oil to the dryer?

[@normandemorte6474]

Condenser too*

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

Absolutely, it will help your compressor life immensely!!

[@chrisgreer1911]

If you don't mind me asking where did u get ur front brush guard with winch , I've been looking for one forever now

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

That's a 4xInnovations front plate bumper 👍 I've got the matching rear with swing out too 👍🍺

[@chrisgreer1911]

Also my ac on my 98 has stopped and the ac is not engaging so where do I need to start with getting my ac back working thank you advance for any info

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

There's a magnetic clutch on the pulley to the AC pump. Does it engage when you press your AC button on the climate control panel? You should hear a pretty good click with the engine running.