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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
  2. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
  3. For Pontiac models, remove the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement.

  4. Object Number: 1327535  Size: SH
  5. Remove the battery box air duct.

  6. Object Number: 1327534  Size: SH
  7. Remove the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) closeout panel.

  8. Object Number: 1646753  Size: SH
  9. Remove the liquid line nut from the condenser.
  10. Remove the liquid line from the condenser.
  11. Install a protective cap to the liquid line to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.

  12. Object Number: 1646748  Size: SH
  13. Remove the compressor hose nut from the condenser.
  14. Remove the compressor hose from the condenser.
  15. Install a protective cap to the compressor hose to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.

  16. Object Number: 948980  Size: SH
  17. Remove the CRFM bracket bolts from the radiator support.
  18. Remove the CRFM brackets from the vehicle.

  19. Object Number: 1654736  Size: SH
  20. Remove the bolts retaining the top of the condenser to the radiator.
  21. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1654736  Size: SH
  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 to the lower retention clips on the radiator.
  4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  5. Install the bolts to retain the top of the condenser to the radiator.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 948980  Size: SH
  7. Install the CRFM brackets to the vehicle.
  8. Install the CRFM bracket bolts to the radiator support.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1646748  Size: SH
  10. Remove the protective cap from the compressor hose.
  11. Install a new sealing washer to the compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.
  12. Install the compressor hose to the condenser.
  13. Install compressor hose nut to the condenser.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1646753  Size: SH
  15. Install a new seal washer to the liquid line. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.
  16. Install the liquid line to the condenser.
  17. Install the liquid line nut to the condenser.
  18. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1327534  Size: SH
  19. Install the CRFM closeout panel.

  20. Object Number: 1327535  Size: SH
  21. Install the battery box air duct.
  22. For Pontiac models, install the hood latch assembly. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement.
  23. Install the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
  24. Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
  25. Test the affected A/C joints leaks using J 39400-A .