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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC Systems - Automatic 🢒 Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 39500-B Air Conditioning Refrigerant, Recycling and Recharging (ACR4) System


    Object Number: 378353 Size: SH
  1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the hood latch support bracket. Refer to Hood Latch Support Replacement in Body Front End.
  3. Remove the right headlamp assembly (L67 engine only). Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  4. Remove the upper radiator seal.

    5. Object Number: 247310 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the compressor hose from the condenser.
  6. Disconnect the evaporator tube from the condenser.
  7. Remove the condenser tube bracket bolt from the radiator.

    8. Object Number: 378352 Size: SH
  8. Remove the condenser to radiator mounting bolts.
  9. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 39500-B Air Conditioning Refrigerant, Recycling and Recharging (ACR4) System
    • J 39400 Electronic Halogen Leak Detector

    Object Number: 378352 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 connections to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 247310 Size: SH
  3. Install the condenser tube bracket and bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the connections to 2.5 N·m (23 lb in).

  4. Install the evaporator tube to condenser.

    5. Install the compressor hose to the condenser.

    Tighten
    Tighten the connections to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 378353 Size: SH
  5. Install the upper radiator seal.
  6. Install the right headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  7. Install the hood latch bracket assembly. Refer to Hood Latch Support Replacement in Body Front End.
  8. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  9. Test the A/C system for leaks using the J 39400 . Refer to Leak Testing .