Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the hood latch support. Refer to Hood Latch Support Replacement in Body Front End.
3. Remove the nut holding the compressor hose assembly to the condenser .
4. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the condenser.
5. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
6. Remove the evaporator tube from the condenser. Refer to Evaporator Tube Replacement .
7. Remove the radiator air upper seal from the radiator.



8. Remove the condenser to radiator bolts (3).
9. Lift the condenser tabs from the clips on the radiator.

1. Add the proper amount of referigerant oil to the new condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .
2. Install the condenser to the radiator.



3. Ensure the tabs on the condenser are completely seated in the clips on the radiator.

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.

4. Install the condenser to radiator bolts (3).

Tighten
Tighten the condenser bolts to 4 N·m (36 lb in).




5. Install the radiator air upper seal onto the flange on the radiator.
6. Install the evaporator tube to the condenser. Refer to Evaporator Tube Replacement .
7. Install a NEW O-ring seal to the condenser end of the compressor hose assembly. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
8. Install the compressor hose assembly to the condenser.
9. Install the fitting nut for the compressor hose assembly to the condenser.

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

10. Install the hood latch support. Refer to Hood Latch Support Replacement in Body Front End.
11. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Evaporator Tube Replacement .
12. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .