Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 150

CUSTOM AIR CONDITIONING 1A-91
SUPPORT
r
RADIATOR SUPPORT
Fig. 1A-109 Condenser Assembly
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A and G Series
11. To replace, reverse removal procedure. Add one
ounce of refrigerant oil.
12. Evaucate and charge system.
F SERIES
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REMOVE AND REPLACE
1. Depressurize system.
I
TIGHTEN SCREWS
I
TO 15-22 LB. FT.
3
RADIATOR
SUPPORT
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Fig. 1A-1 10 F Series Condenser Mounting
VIEW A
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CONDENSER
Fig. 1A-1 11 Condenser Mounting
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X Series
2. Remove plastic radiator filler panel.
3. Remove front valance panel.
4. Remove horns.
5. Disconnect refrigerant lines at condenser.
6. Remove center hood latch support.
7. Remove (4) condenser mounting nuts (Fig. 1A-110).
8. Loosen top of radiator to allow clearance of con-
denser pipes, raise front of car and remove condenser
from below car.
9. Cap all openings in refrigerant system.
10. To replace, reverse removal procedure. Add one
ounce of refrigerant oil.
1 1. Evacuate and charge system.
REMOVE AND REPLACE
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X SERIES
To replace the condenser on X Series (Fig. IA- 11 1),
remove front bumper and hood latch support. When dis-
connecting refrigerant hoses, cap all openings. Disconnect
thermal limiter prior to depressurizing refrigerant system.
Add one ounce of clean refrigerant oil to new condenser,
use new O-ring seals coated with clean refrigerant oil and
connect thermal limiter after evacuation and charging of
system.