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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 evaporator tube. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
  5. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement (L26, LY7) or Radiator Replacement (LS4) .
    6. Fig 1: View Of A/C Line Coupling At Condenser Tube
    GM1643649Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the evaporator tube to the condenser tube.
  7. Install the A/C line coupling to the evaporator tube and the condenser tube. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement .
    8. Fig 2: Identifying A/C Compressor Hose Nut
    GM1615548Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the A/C compressor hose to the condenser.
    9. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    IMPORTANT: Use a 20mm wrench or pliers to hold the A/C condenser block fitting, this will prevent the A/C line from twisting while torquing the A/C line nut.
  9. Install the A/C compressor hose block fitting nut to the condenser.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (12.5 lb ft).

  10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  11. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A  . See Special Tools .
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