LaCrosse V6-3.8L VIN 2 (2005)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
CONDENSER REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the radiator.
3. Remove the A/C line coupling from the condenser tube to the receiver dehydrator tube.
4. Remove the A/C compressor line nut from the condenser and position the A/C compressor line aside.
5. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.
6. Remove and discard the O-ring seals and seal washer.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. If replacing the condenser, add refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for system capacity information.
2. Install the condenser to the vehicle.
3. Install a new seal washer onto the A/C compressor hose.
4. Install new O-ring seals onto the receiver dehydrator tube.
