Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement. Chevrolet Joy 2008

For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Discharge and recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
4. Remove the A/C refrigerant discharge hose connector block nut at the condenser.
5. Remove the liquid evaporator pipe to condenser retaining nut.
6. Remove the condenser mounting nuts.
7. Take off the condenser from the lower bracket by lifting the condenser.
8. Remove the condenser.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the condenser.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the condenser mounting nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the condenser mounting nuts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

3. Install the liquid evaporator pipe to condenser retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the liquid evaporator pipe to condenser retaining nut to 14 N·m (124 lb in).

4. Install the A/C refrigerant discharge hose connector block nut at the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the A/C refrigerant discharge hose connector block to condenser retaining nut to 14 N·m (124 lb in).

5. Install the front bumper. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
6. Charge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .