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Installation Procedure

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    NOTE:

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Condenser & Radiator Retainer
    GM1664242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the condenser into the radiator retainer.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Condenser & Bolts
    GM1664240Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Install the condenser mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

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

    3. Fig 3: Identifying Condenser Line To Radiator Retaining Bolt
    GM1664239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Use the old condenser mounting bracket.

  3. Install the condenser line to radiator mounting bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

    4. Fig 4: Identifying Engine Oil Cooler Lines
    GM1700094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Install the engine oil cooler lines (1, 2) to the radiator, if equipped.
    5. Fig 5: View of Plastic Caps Over Quick Connect Joints
    GM430130Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Push the engine oil cooler lines into the radiator quick connect fitting, until a click is heard.
  6. Tug gently on the cooler pipe to ensure proper retention.
  7. Slide the plastic cap (1) over the quick connect joint.
    8. Fig 6: View Of Suction Hose At Condenser
    GM1664236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install new sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
  9. Install the suction hose to the condenser.
  10. Install the suction hose nut to the condenser.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

    11. Fig 7: View Of Discharge Hose At Condenser
    GM1664232Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Install the liquid line to the condenser.
  12. Install the liquid line nut to the condenser.

    Tighten 

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

  13. Install the hood latch bracket. Refer to Hood Latch Support Replacement .
  14. Install the upper tie bar. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .
  15. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  16. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A .
  17. Install the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .
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