Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2004)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
CONDENSER REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: The desiccant is inside the condenser and is not serviced separately. The condenser must be replaced if new desiccant is required.
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the left headlamp.
3. Remove the right headlamp.
4. Loop a rope around each of the 2 upper tabs of the radiator and tie the rope around the upper tie bar.
5. Remove both upper radiator support bracket bolts.
6. Remove both upper radiator support brackets.
7. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
8. Remove the lower radiator air deflector retainers.
9. Remove the lower radiator air deflector.