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A/C Condenser: Installation

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WARNING: (Refer to WARNING ) AND (Refer to CAUTION ) BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
CAUTION: Before removing the condenser, note the location of each of the radiator and condenser air seals. These seals are used to direct air through the condenser and radiator. The air seals must be reinstalled in their proper locations in order for the air conditioning and engine cooling systems to perform as designed.
  1. Remove the plugs or tape from the refrigerant line fittings on the liquid line and the condenser outlet. Connect the liquid line to the condenser outlet. Tighten the fitting to 22.59 +/-3.39 N.m (200 +/-30 in. lbs.).
  2. Remove the plugs or tape from the refrigerant line fittings on the discharge line and the condenser inlet. Connect the discharge line to the condenser inlet. Tighten the fitting to 22.59 +/-3.39 N.m (200 +/-30 in. lbs.).
  3. Check that all of the condenser and radiator air seals are in their proper locations.
  4. Connect the battery negative cable.
  5. Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE  ).
  6. Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE  ).
NOTE: If the condenser is replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the compressor in the vehicle.
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