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Removal & Installation: Condenser: Installation

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NOTE: Flat washer type seals do not require lubrication.
  1. If replacing the condenser add the specified amount of PAG oil directly to the condenser. See SPECIFICATIONS  . Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the A/C refrigerant components. Install new sealing washers to the receiver dehydrator.
  2. Connect the receiver dehydrator to the condenser. See Figure . Install the receiver dehydrator lower mounting bolts. Tighten to specified torque. Install the receiver dehydrator upper bracket bolts. Tighten to specified torque. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  3. Install the condenser to the radiator. See Figure . Install the condenser mounting bolts. Tighten to specified torque. Install the condenser tube clip. Install the condenser tube clip bolt. Tighten to specified torque. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  4. Install the radiator and condenser assembly. Remove cap or tape from the evaporator inlet tube. Install a new sealing washer to the evaporator inlet tube fitting.
  5. Install the evaporator inlet tube and bolt to the condenser block. See Figure . Tighten to specified torque. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Remove cap or tape from the A/C discharge hose. Install a new sealing washer to the A/C discharge hose fitting.
  6. Install the A/C discharge hose and nut to the condenser block. See Figure . Tighten to specified torque. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Connect the lower transaxle oil cooler line to the radiator. Install the radiator outlet hose.
  7. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the radiator. See Figure . Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator to secure the hose using the Hose Clamp Pliers. Connect the radiator outlet hose to the water pump housing. Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the water pump housing to secure the hose using the Hose Clamp Pliers.
  8. Install the cooling fans with the cooling fan shroud. Fill the cooling system. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING.
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