Installation Procedure
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- Install the condenser to the vehicle.
- Install the upper insulator retainers and the insulator retainer bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 2.4 N.m (21 lb in).
- Connect the evaporator tube to the condenser using new sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
- Install the evaporator tube nut to the condenser.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Connect the compressor discharge hose to the condenser using new sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
- Install the compressor discharge hose nut to the condenser.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the lower bolts to the hood latch support bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the radiator support. Access the bolts (1) from the rear of the upper radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement
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Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install radiator support bracket bolts (1).
- Install the fascia.
- Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non HP2) or Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (HP2) .
- Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A . See Special Tools .
IMPORTANT:
If replacing the condenser, add the refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities (Non-HP2) or Refrigerant System Capacities (HP2) for system capacity information.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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