Cutlass Supreme V6-3100 3.1L MFI VIN M (1994)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
CONDENSER
Condenser Mounting
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Air cleaner and duct assembly.
2. Negative battery cable.
3. Recover refrigerant.
4. Engine strut brace bolts from upper tie bar and rotate strut(s) and brace(s) rearward.
IMPORTANT: To prevent shearing of rubber bushing(s) loosen bolt(s) on engine strut(s) before swinging strut(s).
5. Condenser refrigerant line fittings.
6. Upper radiator mounting bolts and brackets.
7. Electrical connection from fan(s).
8. Fans.
9. Tilt radiator rearward and hold.
10. Condenser.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Condenser.
2. Radiator.
3. Upper radiator mounting bolts and brackets.
TIGHTEN
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Bolts to 3 Nm (27 inch lbs.).
4. Fans.
5. Electrical connection to fan(s).
6. New O-ring seals on hose and pipe fittings coated with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
7. A/C evaporator to condenser line.
TIGHTEN
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Fitting to 24 Nm (18 lb. ft.).
8. A/C compressor to condenser line.
TIGHTEN
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Fitting to 24 Nm (18 lb. ft.).
9. Engine torque struts.
10. Negative battery cable.
TIGHTEN
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Bolt to 15 Nm (11 lb. ft.).
11. Evacuate, charge and leak test system.