Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the radiator.
- For vehicles equipped with the LB7 engine, remove the charged air cooler.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery & Recharging .
- Remove the compressor discharge hose assembly bolt from the condenser.
- Disconnect the compressor discharge hose assembly from the condenser.
- Remove the evaporator tube nut from the condenser.
- Disconnect the evaporator tube from the condenser.
- Remove the insulator retainer bolts and the upper insulator retainers.
- Remove the condenser from the vehicle.