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Engine air conditioning help please with 96 camry

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    air conditioning help please with 96 camry

    My sis has a 96 camry and the air conditioner does not work. Told that she needs a new condenser installed and it would cost $1000. Is there a way I could buy a new condense myself and install it? How is it done?
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    rolla_7AFE hmong

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    try ebay
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    1337Rolla oh my

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    you'd have to discharge the A/C system.. pull the radiator out possibly.
    disconnect the condenser lines.. then have to recharge the a/c system.. refill the coolant. Any auto parts shop should sell one.
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    get a condenser off a junk yard it may be cheaper just make sure it gets cleaned. just take your time, and make sure you have all the tools you need.Be Patient.
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    how would I discharge the system though? Do I need any special certifications? Is there a special procedure?

    since it is pressurized.
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    When i did it to mine i just pushed open the valve(looks like a tire valve stem located somwhere on ac system)with a metal stick and wore gloves and eye protection and hiighly suggest wearing a face mask due to fumes of freon. can mess you up and get you a bit cookie. HIGHLY preferred to have a certifed mechanic do the job so if something goes wrong you can have them fix it.
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    1337Rolla oh my

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    I've bought a recharge kit before and it came with a little tube that you screwed into the tire valve thingy that it just had the connector and a hose section.. so I could aim it away from my eyes, screw it on, run away, and let it rip.
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    from the sound of it ill just let a professional do it lol
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    Also rememeber that once you pop the system and discharge it - after adding whatever part you need (new line, condenser, compressor, etc.) - you have to put a vacuum on the system to pull moisture and contaminants out of the system. Not an ideal job for a DIY - since the equipment is expensive and most places need certification before you can run it. Atleast you could do most of the labor and pars replacement yourself and take it to a HVAC specialists to finish up and recharge the system.
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    Exactly do what he said^ you may save yourself some money.
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