A/C Condenser: Installation
- Install condenser mounting brackets, fully tighten left screws. Leave right screws loose until receiver-drier is fitted.
- Lubricate NEW "O" rings with clean refrigerant oil, install one seal to each condenser pipe. See Figure.
- Position A/C pipes to condenser, install bolts and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install bolts securing condenser to radiator and tighten to specification.
- Lubricate NEW receiver-drier "O" rings, dust shield and condenser thread with clean refrigerant oil. Install "O" rings and dust shield to receiver-drier. Install receiver-drier assembly to condenser and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install air deflectors and secure with scrivets. Position armature, install and tighten 4 nuts and bolts securing armature to body to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Position armature, install bolts securing armature to crash cans and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Align PAS fluid cooler and tighten bolts to specification.
- Install bumper valance. See FRONT BUMPER . Recharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Connect battery negative cable. See DISCONNECTING & CONNECTING BATTERY in SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.
CAUTION:
Ensure that bolts of correct length are used for installation.
CAUTION:
DO NOT remove receiver-drier from packaging until immediately before installation.