GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1999 🢒 GMC K Sierra - 4WD 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .

    3. Object Number: 363062 Size: SH
  3. Remove the refrigerant hose from the condenser. Refer to Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 363033 Size: SH
  4. Remove the evaporator pipe from the condenser. Refer to Evaporator Tube Replacement .
  5. Remove the power steering cooler from the radiator support brackets. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Cooler Replacement in Power Steering Systems (PSS).
  6. Remove the upper fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  7. Remove the hood latch support to upper radiator support bolts.
  8. Remove the remaining condenser mounting bolts.

    9. Object Number: 362998 Size: SH
  9. Remove the condenser mounting bolts.
  10. Tilt the top of the hood latch support bracket forward enough in order to slide the condenser out.

    11. Ensure that you do not damage the condenser.

  11. Remove the condenser.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 362998 Size: SH
  1. Install the condenser.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the condenser mounting bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in)

  3. Install the power steering cooler to the radiator support brackets. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Cooler Replacement in Power Steering System.
  4. Install the hood latch support to upper radiator support bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in)

  5. Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to Fan Shroud Replacement in Engine Cooling.

    6. Object Number: 363033 Size: SH
  6. Install the evaporator pipe to the condenser. Refer to Evaporator Tube Replacement .

    7. Object Number: 363062 Size: SH
  7. Install the refrigerant hose to the condenser. Refer to Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement .
  8. Recharge the A/C system. Refer toRefrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  9. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.