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Installation Procedure

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  1. If replacing the condenser, add the specified amount of PAG oil directly to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .
    2. Fig 1: View of A/C Condenser
    GM1247577Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the A/C condenser into the vehicle.
  3. Lower the A/C condenser to secure the A/C condenser tabs into the radiator slots.
    4. Fig 2: Removing/Installing RH Radiator Air Baffle Upper Retainer Pin
    GM929137Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the RH radiator air baffle upper retainer pin (1).
    5. Fig 3: Removing/Installing LH Radiator Air Baffle Upper Retainer Pin
    GM929132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the LH radiator air baffle upper retainer pin (1).
  6. Raise and support the vehicle.
  7. Remove the cap or tape from the front evaporator inlet line.
  8. Install a new seal washer onto the front evaporator inlet line. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
    9. Fig 4: Identifying Front Evaporator Inlet Line To A/C Condenser Lower Bolt
    GM938430Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the front evaporator inlet line to the A/C condenser.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  10. Install the front evaporator inlet line bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Remove the cap or tape from the A/C compressor hose assembly.
    13. Fig 5: Connecting The A/C Compressor Hose Assembly To The A/C Condenser
    GM1488941Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install a new seal washer to the A/C compressor hose assembly. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  14. Connect the A/C compressor hose assembly to the A/C condenser.
  15. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to A/C condenser bolt (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

  16. Install the upper radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  17. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  18. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A  . See Special Tools .
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