Removal & Installation: Condenser: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Recover the refrigerant. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING. Remove the hood latch support. Remove the nut holding the compressor hose assembly to the condenser.
- Remove the compressor hose assembly from the condenser. Remove and discard the O-ring seal. Remove the evaporator tube from the condenser.
- Remove the radiator air upper seal from the radiator. Remove the condenser to radiator bolts. Lift the condenser tabs from the clips on the radiator. See Figure.