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Installation Procedure

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    NOTE: If replacing the condenser, add the refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities (Non-HP2)  for system capacity information.
  1. Install the condenser to the vehicle.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the upper insulator retainers and the insulator retainer bolts and tighten to 2.4 N.m (21 lb in).
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Evaporator Tube To Condenser
    GM363033Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Connect the evaporator tube to the condenser using new sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
  4. Install the evaporator tube nut to the condenser and tighten to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
    5. Fig 2: View Of Discharge Hose At Condenser
    GM363062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the compressor discharge hose to the condenser using new sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
  6. Install the compressor discharge hose nut to the condenser and tighten to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Tie Bar & Bolts
    GM373069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the lower bolts to the hood latch support bracket and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Radiator Support Bolts
    GM1987767Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the radiator support. Access the bolts (1) from the rear of the upper radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement .

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

  9. Install radiator support bracket bolts (1).
  10. Install the fascia.
  11. Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non-HP2)  or Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (HP2) .
  12. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A  . See Special Tools .
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