Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: If replacing the condenser, add the refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for system capacity information.

Fig 1: Installing Condenser In Vehicle

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Install the condenser to the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the upper insulator retainers and the insulator retainer bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 2.4 N.m (21 lb in).
Connect the evaporator tube to the condenser using new sealing washers.
Install the evaporator tube nut to the condenser.
Tighten: Tighten the evaporator tube nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
Connect the compressor discharge hose to the condenser using new sealing washers.
Install the compressor discharge hose nut to the condenser
Tighten: Tighten the compressor discharge hose nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

Fig 2: Hood Latch Support Bracket Bolts

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Install the lower bolts to the hood latch support bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the compressor discharge hose nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install the tie bar to radiator brace bolts (1). Access the bolts from the rear of the upper radiator support.
Tighten: Tighten the compressor discharge hose nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install the grille. Refer toGrille Replacement (GMC) or Grille Replacement (Chevrolet) in Exterior Trim.

Fig 3: Radiator Brace Bolts
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Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .