Impala V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (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.
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.