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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 SRX 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 🢒 Condenser Tube Replacement

Tools Required
    • J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
    • J 45689 A/C Quick Connect Joint Tool

Removal Procedure
  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement for the 4.6L engine or Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement for the 3.6L engine.
  3. Remove the quick connect fitting at the condenser tube. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 1348611 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the condenser tube from the radiator mounting clip.
  5. Disconnect the condenser tube from the A/C liquid line.
  6. Remove and discard the O-rings on the A/C liquid line.

    7. Object Number: 1335111 Size: SH
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  8. Remove the front air deflector retainers.
  9. Remove the front air deflector.

    10. Object Number: 1348609 Size: SH
  10. Remove the condenser tube bolt.
  11. Disconnect the condenser tube from the condenser.
  12. Remove and discard the O-ring.
  13. Disconnect the high pressure sensor electrical connector.
  14. Remove the condenser tube.
  15. Remove the high pressure sensor.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  1. Install the high pressure sensor.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the sensor to 9.8 N·m (87 lb in).

  2. Install the condenser tube.
  3. Connect the high pressure sensor electrical connector.
  4. Install a new O-ring to the condenser tube. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
  5. Connect the condenser tube to the condenser.

    6. Object Number: 1348609 Size: SH
  6. Install the condenser tube bolt.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the sensor to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  7. Install the front air deflector.
  8. Install the front air deflector retainers.

    9. Object Number: 1335111 Size: SH
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Install new O-rings on the A/C liquid line. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
  11. Connect the condenser tube to the A/C liquid line.

    12. Object Number: 1348611 Size: SH
  12. Connect the condenser tube from the radiator mounting clip.
  13. Install the condenser tube quick connect fitting. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement .
  14. Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement for the 4.6L engine or Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement for the 3.6L engine.
  15. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  16. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .