Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the hood latch support bracket. Refer to Hood Latch Support Replacement in Body and Front End.
3. Remove the right headlamp assembly (L67 engine only). Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
4. Remove the upper radiator seal.
5. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly bolt from the condenser.



6. Disconnect the compressor hose from the condenser.
7. Disconnect the evaporator tube from the condenser.
8. Remove the condenser hose bracket bolt from the radiator.

Notice: The bolt retaining the condenser to the radiator end tank is a special length and should be the ONLY bolt used upon reinstallation. The use of a longer bolt will damage the radiator end tank.




9. Remove the condenser to radiator mounting bolts.
10. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.

1. Add the proper amount of refrigerant oil to the new condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .



2. Install the condenser.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Notice: The bolt retaining the condenser to the radiator end tank is a special length and should be the ONLY bolt used upon reinstallation. The use of a longer bolt will damage the radiator end tank.

3. Install the condenser mounting bolts.

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




4. Install the condenser hose bracket and bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 2.5 N·m (23 lb in).

5. Install the evaporator tube to condenser.
6. Install the compressor hose to condenser bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).




7. Install the upper radiator seal.
8. Install the right headlamp assembly (L67 engine only). Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
9. Install the hood latch bracket assembly. Refer to Hood Latch Support Replacement in Body Front End.
10. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
11. Leak test the component fittings using theJ 39400-A .