Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
Remove the upper radiator support. Refer to RADIATOR SUPPORT REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
Remove the front evaporator tube to condenser bolt.
Important: Cap or tape off the A/C components immediately to prevent system contamination.
Disconnect the front evaporator tube from the condenser.

Fig 1: Removing Front Evaporator Tube From Condenser
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Remove and discard the O-ring.
Cap or tape the open evaporator tube and the condenser.
Reposition the front evaporator tube.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Important: Prior to removal, take note of the compressor hose routing and orientation between the compressor and condenser.
Using a back-up wrench on the condenser fitting (2), loosen the compressor hose fitting (1) from the condenser.

Fig 2: Loosening Compressor Hose Fitting

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Cap or tape the open compressor hose and the condenser.
Disconnect the compressor hose from the condenser.
Remove and discard the O-ring.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Compressor Hose From Condenser
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the radiator air baffle. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE ASSEMBLIES AND DEFLECTORS in Engine Cooling.
Raise the condenser along the radiator to release the condenser tabs (1) from the radiator slots (2).

Fig 4: Releasing Condenser Tabs From Radiator Slots
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Remove the condenser from the vehicle.
Inspect the condenser insulators along the LH and RH front edges of the condenser for wear or damage.

Fig 5: Identifying Condenser

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