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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Condenser Components
    GM735918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: If replacing the condenser, add the refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities  for the capacity information.
  1. Install the condenser to the radiator.
    2. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the retaining screws to the condenser.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  3. Install the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR REPLACEMENT (BODY VIN CODE 3) in Engine Cooling.
  4. Connect the evaporator tube (4) to the condenser (3).
  5. Install the retaining nut to the evaporator tube (4) at the condenser (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

    6. Fig 2: A/C Compressor Discharge Hose
    GM735782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the compressor discharge hose (2) to the condenser (4).
  7. Install the retaining nut (1) to the compressor discharge hose (2) at the condenser (4).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

  8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  9. Install the upper radiator baffle. Refer to AIR INTAKE BAFFLE REPLACEMENT - RADIATOR in Engine Cooling.
  10. Leak test the fittings of the components using the J 39400-A  Halogen Leak Detector. See Special Tools and Equipment .
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