Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: If replacing the condenser, add the refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for system capacity information.

Install the condenser to the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the upper insulator retainers and the insulator retainer bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 2.4 N.m (21 lb in).

Fig 1: Evaporator Tube To Condenser

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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).

Fig 2: View Of Discharge Hose At Condenser

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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).

Fig 3: Tie Bar & Bolts

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Install the lower bolts to the hood latch support bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 4: Tie Bar To Radiator Brace & Bolts

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Install the tie bar to radiator brace bolts (1). Access the bolts from the rear of the upper radiator support. Refer to Tie Bar Replacement - Upper
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A . See Special Tools .