Condenser Removal and Installation: Installation
- Position the condenser into the vehicle.
- Install the condenser mount bolts.
Tighten:
Tighten the condenser mount bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb-in).
- Install a new O-ring onto the high-pressure pipe mounting block fitting on the receiver-dryer.
- Install the liquid pipe into the receiver-dryer.
- Install the liquid pipe block-to-receiver-dryer retaining nut.
Tighten:
Tighten the liquid pipe block-to-receiver-dryer retaining nut to 14 N.m (10 lb-ft).
- Install a new O-ring onto the discharge hose connecting block fitting.
- Install the discharge hose fitting into the condenser.
- Install the discharge hose connecting block-to-condenser retaining nut at the condenser connecting block.
Tighten:
Tighten the refrigerant discharge hose block-to-condenser retaining nut to 16 N.m (12 lb-ft).
- Install the front bumper. Refer to FRONT BUMPER FASCIA REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for A/C System .
- Operate the HVAC control to verify the proper function of the heating and cooling systems.