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Installation Procedure

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  1. If replacing the condenser add the specified amount of PAG oil directly to the condenser. Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CAPACITIES   . 
  2. Install the new sealing washers to the receiver dehydrator. Refer to SEALING WASHER REPLACEMENT   . 
  3. Install the receiver dehydrator to the condenser.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the receiver dehydrator lower mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

  5. Install the receiver dehydrator upper bracket bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

    Fig 1: Installing Receiver Dehydrator Upper Bracket & Bolt
    G01482465Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the condenser to the radiator.
  7. Install the condenser to radiator mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

  8. Install the condenser tube clip.
  9. Install the condenser tube clip bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

  10. Install the radiator and condenser assembly.
    Fig 2: Installing Radiator & Condenser Assembly
    G01482466Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove cap or tape from the evaporator inlet tube.
  12. Install a new sealing washer to the evaporator inlet fitting. Refer to SEALING WASHER REPLACEMENT   . 
  13. Install the evaporator inlet tube and bolt to the condenser block.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 3: Installing Evaporator Inlet Tube & Bolt To Condenser Block
    G01482467Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove cap or tape from the A/C discharge hose.
  15. Install a new sealing washer to the A/C discharge hose fitting. Refer to SEALING WASHER REPLACEMENT   . 
  16. Install the A/C discharge hose and nut to the condenser block.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 4: Installing A/C Discharge Hose & Nut To Condenser Block
    G01482468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Connect the lower TOC line to the radiator. Refer to TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTING  in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
  18. Install the radiator lower hose.
    Fig 5: Installing Radiator Lower Hose
    G01482469Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Reposition the hose clamps to secure radiator lower hose using the J 38185. 
  20. Install the cooling fans with the cooling fan shroud. Refer to COOLING FAN REPLACEMENT - ELECTRIC in Engine Cooling.
  21. Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
  22. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING   . 
  23. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A. 
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