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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. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the A/C refrigerant components.

    Important:  Flat washer type seals do not require lubrication.

  3. Install the new sealing washers to the receiver dehydrator.
  4. Install the receiver dehydrator to the condenser.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
    5. Fig 1: Receiver Dehydrator
    G01827896Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the receiver dehydrator lower mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

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

  6. Install the receiver dehydrator upper bracket bolts.

    Tighten 

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

  7. Install the condenser to the radiator.
  8. Install the condenser to radiator mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

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

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

    Tighten 

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

    11. Fig 2: Radiator & Condenser Assembly
    G01827897Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the radiator and condenser assembly.
  12. Remove cap or tape from the evaporator inlet tube.
  13. Install a new sealing washer to the evaporator inlet fitting.
    14. Fig 3: Evaporator Inlet Tube
    G01827898Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the evaporator inlet tube and bolt to the condenser block.

    Tighten 

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

  15. Remove cap or tape from the A/C discharge hose.
  16. Install a new sealing washer to the A/C discharge hose fitting.
    17. Fig 4: A/C Discharge Hose At Condenser Block
    G01827899Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the A/C discharge hose and nut to the condenser block.

    Tighten 

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

  18. Connect the lower transaxle oil cooler line to the radiator. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT .
    19. Fig 5: Radiator Lower Hose
    G01827900Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the radiator lower hose.
  20. Reposition the hose clamps to secure radiator lower hose using the J 38185. 
  21. Install the cooling fans with the cooling fan shroud. Refer to COOLING FAN REPLACEMENT - ELECTRIC .
  22. Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
  23. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  24. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A. 
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