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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Monte Carlo 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the LH fender diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
  2. Remove the cross vehicle brace. Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
  3. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  4. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.

    5. Object Number: 540905 Size: SH
  5. Remove the liquid line nut from the condenser and position the liquid line aside.

    6. Object Number: 540909 Size: SH
  6. Remove the compressor line nut from the condenser and position the compressor line aside.

    7. Object Number: 282839 Size: SH
  7. Remove the condenser.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 282839 Size: SH
  1. Install the condenser.

    2. Important: Lubricate the new O-ring seals with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

  2. Install the new O-ring seals onto the compressor hose and the liquid line. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 540905 Size: SH

    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.

  3. Install the liquid line to the condenser.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the liquid line nut to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 540884 Size: SH
  4. Install the compressor hose to the condenser.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the compressor hose nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  5. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  6. Evacuate, charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  7. Leak test the A/C system. Refer to Leak Testing .
  8. Install the cross vehicle brace. Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
  9. Install the LH fender diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.