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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Captiva 🢒 Preface 🢒 Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions 🢒 Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1760756 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  2. Discharge and recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
  3. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement.
  4. Remove the liquid line bolt from the condenser.
  5. Remove the liquid line from the condenser.
  6. Remove the compressor hose bolt from the condenser.
  7. Remove the compressor hose from the condenser.

    8. Object Number: 1786580 Size: SH
  8. Remove the upper condenser mount bolts.
  9. Tilt the condenser, away from the radiator mount support.
  10. Lift the condenser up and out of the engine compartment.
  11. Cap all the open fittings to prevent contamination.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1786580 Size: SH
  1. Make sure the condenser rubber mounts are in place.
  2. Install the condenser into the vehicle. The lower mount shock protectors must fit into the holes provided.
  3. Position the condenser into the radiator support mount holes.

    4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the upper condenser mount bolts and tighten to 4 N·m (35 lb in).
  5. Install a new seal washer onto the compressor hose at the condenser.
  6. Install the compressor hose to the condenser.
  7. Install the compressor hose bolt to the condenser and tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb in).

    8. Object Number: 1760756 Size: SH
  8. Install a new seal washer onto the liquid line at the condenser.
  9. Install the liquid line to the condenser.
  10. Install the liquid line bolt to the condenser and tighten to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
  11. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement.
  12. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
  13. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
  14. Operate the HVAC control to verify the proper function of the heating and cooling systems.