Tools Required

1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
3. Remove the cooling fans with the cooling fan shroud. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement in Engine Cooling.



4. Reposition the hose clamps to release the radiator lower hose using the J 38185 .
5. Remove the radiator lower hose.
6. Disconnect the lower transaxle oil cooler line from the radiator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Hose Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.



7. Remove the A/C discharge hose nut from the condenser block.
8. Disconnect the A/C discharge hose from the condenser block.

Important: Cap or tape off the open A/C refrigerant components immediately to prevent system contamination.

9. Cap or tape off the A/C discharge hose.



10. Remove the evaporator inlet tube bolt from the condenser block.
11. Disconnect the evaporator inlet tube from the condenser block.
12. Cap or tape off the evaporator inlet tube.
13. Remove the radiator and condenser assembly.
14. Remove the condenser tube clip bolt.
15. Remove the condenser tube clip.



16. Remove the condenser to radiator mounting bolts.
17. Remove the condenser from the radiator.



18. Remove the receiver dehydrator upper bracket bolts.
19. Remove the receiver dehydrator lower mounting bolts.
20. Disconnect the receiver dehydrator from the condenser.
21. Remove and discard the sealing washers.

1. If replacing the condenser add the specified amount of PAG oil directly to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .
2. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the A/C refrigerant components.

Important: Flat washer type seals do not require lubrication.

3. Install the new sealing washers to the receiver dehydrator.



4. Install the receiver dehydrator to 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.

5. Install the receiver dehydrator lower mounting bolts.

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

6. Install the receiver dehydrator upper bracket bolts.

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

7. Install the condenser to the radiator.



8. Install the condenser to radiator mounting bolts.

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

9. Install the condenser tube clip.
10. Install the condenser tube clip bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

11. Install the radiator and condenser assembly.
12. Remove cap or tape from the evaporator inlet tube.
13. Install a new sealing washer to the evaporator inlet fitting.



14. Install the evaporator inlet tube and bolt to the condenser block.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

15. Remove cap or tape from the A/C discharge hose.
16. Install a new sealing washer to the A/C discharge hose fitting.



17. Install the A/C discharge hose and nut to the condenser block.

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

18. Connect the lower transaxle oil cooler line to the radiator. Refer to Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Hose Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.



19. Install the radiator lower hose.
20. Reposition the hose clamps to secure radiator lower hose using the J 38185 .
21. Install the cooling fans with the cooling fan shroud. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Replacement in Engine Cooling.
22. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
23. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
24. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A .