Condenser: Removal & Installation - Chevrolet Trailblazer Service Manual

Condenser
Removal & Installation
To Remove:
1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system.
2. Detach the compressor discharge hose from the condenser.
3. Remove the hood latch from the vehicle.
4. Remove the headlamp housing panel from the vehicle.
5. Remove the radiator diagonal brace from the radiator.
6. Detach the upper radiator support from the radiator.
7. Detach the evaporator tube from the condenser.
8. Detach the inlet and outlet studs from the condenser.
9. Detach the upper left hand bracket from the condenser.
10. Detach the condenser from the radiator.
To Install:
1. Attach the condenser to the radiator. Torque the bolts to 80 in-lb (9 Nm).
2. Attach the upper left hand bracket to the condenser. Torque the bolts to 80 in-lb (9
Nm).
3. Attach the inlet and outlet studs to the condenser. Torque the bolts to 40 in-lb (4.5
Nm).
4. Attach the evaporator tube to the condenser. Torque the nut to 21 ft-lb (28 Nm).
5. Attach the upper radiator support from the radiator. Torque the nut to 37 ft-lb (50
Nm).
6. Install the radiator diagonal brace onto the radiator.
7. Install the headlamp housing panel into the vehicle.
8. Install the hood latch onto the vehicle.
9. Attach the compressor discharge hose to the condenser. Torque the nut to 12 ft-lb
(16 Nm).
10. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant in the A/C system.
11. Use a J 39400-A halogen leak detector to leak test the component fittings.