Removal & Installation
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- Discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove cooling fans. See COOLING FANS . Disconnect refrigerant line from receiver-drier. See Fig 1 . Discard "O" rings.
- Plug exposed openings to protect A/C system from debris and moisture. Remove refrigerant line from condenser. Remove radiator upper rubber seal. See Fig 2 . Remove condenser upper mounting screws. Lift condenser upward and remove.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Use NEW "O" rings lubricated with refrigerant oil. If installing a new or repaired condenser, add 0.68 ounce of NEW refrigerant oil to condenser. Tighten refrigerant line bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .