Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement

Fig 1: Identifying Air Conditioning Condenser & Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging . Remove the charge air cooler inlet pipe. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement . Remove the charge air cooler outlet pipe. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement . Remove the lower radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement . Remove the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement .
1	A/C Condenser Tube Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Sealing Washer Procedure: Remove and discard sealing washer. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
3	A/C Compressor and Condenser Hose Nut Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
4	Sealing Washer Procedure: Remove and discard sealing washer. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
5	A/C Condenser Bolt Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
6	Radiator Assembly Bolt Tighten: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
7	Receiver Dehydrator Assembly Bolt Tighten: 6 N.m (53 lb in)
8	Receiver Dehydrator Assembly Bolt Tighten: 6 N.m (53 lb in)
9	O-Ring Procedure: Remove and discard O-rings.
10	Receiver Dehydrator Assembly
11	A/C Condenser Assembly