Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT: If replacing the condenser, add the refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for system capacity information.

Fig 1: View Of Upper Insulator Retainers & Bolts

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Install the condenser to the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the upper insulator retainers and the insulator retainer bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 2.4 N.m (21 lb in).

Fig 2: Evaporator Tube To Condenser

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Connect the evaporator tube to the condenser using new sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
Install the evaporator tube nut to the condenser.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

Fig 3: View Of Discharge Hose At Condenser

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Connect the compressor discharge hose to the condenser using new sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement
Install the compressor discharge hose nut to the condenser.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

Fig 4: View Of Hood Latch Support Bracket & Lower Bolts

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Install the lower bolts to the hood latch support bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 5: View Of Tie Bar To Radiator Brace Bolts

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Install the tie bar to radiator brace bolts (1). Access the bolts from the rear of the upper radiator support.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement (Cadillac) or Grille Replacement (Avalanche) or Grille Replacement (Chevrolet) or Grille Replacement (GMC) in Exterior Trim.
Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A . See Special Tools and Equipment .