Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .



3. For L61 vehicles, remove the battery box air duct.



4. Remove the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) closeout panel.



5. Remove receiver dehydrator from the condenser. Refer to Receiver Dehydrator Replacement .
6. Install a protective cap to the receiver dehydrator to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.



7. Remove the compressor hose from the condenser.
8. Install a protective cap to the compressor hose to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
9. Lift the condenser while holding the upper retention tabs forward.
10. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.

1. Add the specified amount of PAG oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .
2. Inspect the radiator to condenser seals for the proper position.
3. Install the condenser by guiding the tabs into the retention clips on the radiator. Press down to engage the retention clips.



4. Remove the protective cap from the compressor hose.
5. Install a new sealing washer to the compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
6. Install the compressor hose to the condenser.

Notice: Refer to Title not found in the Preface section.

7. Install compressor hose nut to the condenser.

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




8. Install a new seal washer to the receiver dehydrator. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
9. Install the receiver dehydrator to the condenser and connect pressure switch electrical connector if equipped. Refer to Receiver Dehydrator Replacement .
10. Install the receiver dehydrator nut to the condenser.

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




11. Install the CRFM closeout panel.



12. For L61 vehicles, install the battery box air duct.
13. Install the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
14. Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
15. Use J 39400-A to test the affected A/C joints leaks .