GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2000 🢒 Savana 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  3. Remove the radiator grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  4. Remove the lower hood latch cover from the vehicle. Refer to Hood Latch Cover Replacement in Body Front End.
  5. Remove the hood latch from the vehicle. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement in Body Front End.
  6. Remove the left hand headlamp housing. Refer to Headlamp Capsule Replacement in Lighting Systems.

    7. Object Number: 300817 Size: SH
  7. Remove the A/C lines (4) from the condenser (1).

    8. Object Number: 300816 Size: SH
  8. Remove the retaining bolts and the condenser (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 300816 Size: SH
  1. Install the condenser (3) and the retaining bolts to the vehicle.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the condenser retaining bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 300817 Size: SH
  2. Install the A/C lines (4) to the condenser (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the compressor/condenser hose to the condenser to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

  3. Install the left hand headlamp housing. Refer to Headlamp Capsule Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  4. Install the hood latch to the vehicle. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement in Body Front End.
  5. Install the lower hood latch cover to the vehicle. Refer to Hood Latch Cover Replacement in Body Front End.
  6. Install the radiator grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  7. Evacuate and Recharge the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  8. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.