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Installation Procedure

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  1. If replacing the condenser, add refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities  for system capacity information.
  2. Install the condenser to the vehicle.
  3. Install a new seal washer onto the A/C compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  4. Install new O-ring seals onto the receiver dehydrator tube. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: Connecting A/C Tube Coupling Over Receiver Dehydrator Tube & Condenser Tube
    GM1204148Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the receiver dehydrator tube to the condenser
  6. Install the A/C line coupling to the receiver dehydrator tube and the condenser tube. Refer to A/C Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement .
    7. Fig 2: Installing A/C Compressor Hose To Condenser
    GM1204150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Install the A/C compressor hose to the condenser.

    Install the A/C compressor hose block fitting nut to the condenser.

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

  8. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  9. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  10. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .
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