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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Condenser
    GM1654736Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Add the specified amount of PAG oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .
  2. Inspect the radiator to condenser seals for the proper position.
  3. Install the condenser to the lower retention clips on the radiator.
    4. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the bolts to retain the top of the condenser to the radiator.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    5. Fig 2: View Of CRFM Mounting Brackets To The Radiator Support
    GM948980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the CRFM brackets to the vehicle.
  6. Install the CRFM bracket bolts to the radiator support.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    7. Fig 3: View Of Compressor Hose Nut On Condenser
    GM1646748Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the protective cap from the compressor hose.
  8. Install a new sealing washer to the compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  9. Install the compressor hose to the condenser.
  10. Install compressor hose nut to the condenser.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    11. Fig 4: View Of Liquid Line Nut On Condenser
    GM1646753Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install a new seal washer to the liquid line. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  12. Install the liquid line to the condenser.
  13. Install the liquid line nut to the condenser.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    14. Fig 5: View Of CRFM Closeout Panel
    GM1327534Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the CRFM closeout panel.
    15. Fig 6: View Of Battery Box Air Inlet Duct
    GM1327535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the battery box air duct.
  16. For Pontiac models, install the hood latch assembly. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (Equinox) or Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement (Torrent) .
  17. Install the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (SS) or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Torrent) or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Equinox) .
  18. Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  19. Test the affected A/C joints leaks using J 39400-A  . See Special Tools .
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