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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Air Conditioning Condenser
    GM2884374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the air conditioning condenser (2) to the charge air cooler radiator.
  2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Install the air conditioning condenser bolts (1) to the charge air cooler radiator and tighten.
  4. Fig 2: Air Conditioning Condenser Outlet Tube Fasteners
    GM2882208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install NEW sealing washer (4) to the air conditioning condenser outlet tube (5). Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
  6. Install the radiator air lower baffle and deflector side retainers to the radiator and charge air cooler. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement (LTG) .
  7. Install the upper air baffle and deflector retainers. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (LTG) .
  8. Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
  9. Install the air conditioning condenser outlet tube to radiator mounting bolt (2).
  10. Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Removal and Installation (LGX, LTG) .
  11. Install the air conditioning condenser outlet tube (5) to the condenser.
  12. Install the air conditioning condenser outlet tube nut (3) to the condenser and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  13. Fig 3: Air Conditioning Compressor And Condenser Hose
    GM2838656Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Install NEW sealing washer (3) to the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2). Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
  15. Install the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2) to the air conditioning condenser.
  16. Install the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1) to the air conditioning condenser and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Install the front bumper impact bar. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .
  19. Fig 4: Radiator Upper Bracket (LTG, LGX)
    GM3471573Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Install the radiator upper brackets (2). Refer to Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement (LTG, LGX) .
  21. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LTG) .
  22. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LTG) .
  23. Evacuate and charge the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a) Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf) .