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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution 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
  9. Remove the upper condenser mount bolts.
  10. Tilt the condenser, away from the radiator mount support.
  11. Lift the condenser up and out of the engine compartment.
  12. 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. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the upper condenser mount bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the upper condenser mount bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  7. Install a new seal washer onto the compressor hose at the condenser.
  8. Install the compressor hose to the condenser.
  9. Install the compressor hose bolt to the condenser.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the compressor hose bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb in).


    Object Number: 1760756  Size: SH
  11. Install a new seal washer onto the liquid line at the condenser.
  12. Install the liquid line to the condenser.
  13. Install the liquid line bolt to the condenser.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the liquid line bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  15. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement .
  16. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  17. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  18. Operate the HVAC control to verify the proper function of the heating and cooling systems.