K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2001)
29.
Add A/C system Fluorescent Tracer Dye to the A/C system, P/N 12346303 (in Canada, use P/N 10953458). Refer to the Leak Testing procedure
in the Service Manual (SI 2000 Document ID # 4486920).
30.
Add the A/C system dye notification label to the upper radiator support.
Important:
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Vehicles that have had multiple compressor failures due to oil starvation should replace the condenser.
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Do not replace the condenser if the compressor has not been replaced prior to this repair.
Condenser Replacement
1.
Remove the upper radiator close out panel.
2.
Remove both headlamp assemblies.
3.
Remove the grille.
4.
Remove both turn signal lamp assemblies.
5.
Remove the six bolts retaining the radiator support brace and position the brace so that the condenser can be removed.
6.
Remove the condenser.
7.
Install a new condenser, P/N 52475996, and add 30 ml (1 oz) of PAG oil, P/N 12345923 (in Canada, use P/N 10953486).
Tighten
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Tighten the suction and discharge line to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).
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Tighten the condenser mounting bolts to 2.4 Nm (21 lb in).
8.
Install the six bolts retaining the radiator support brace.
Tighten
Tighten the radiator brace bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
9.
Install the turn signal lamps.
10.
Install the grille.
Tighten
Tighten the grille screw to 9 Nm (75 lb in).
11.
Install the head lamp assemblies.
12.
Install the upper radiator close out panel.
13.
Recharge the A/C system. Refer to the Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging procedure in the Service Manual (SI 2000 Document ID # 291142).
14.
Perform the System Performance Test (Suburban/Yukon XL) procedure in the Service Manual (SI 2000 Document ID # 631165).
