Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

CAMARO & FIREBIRD

1. Discharge system refrigerant.
2. Disconnect coupled hose assembly and liquid line fittings.
3. Remove top radiator shield retaining screws, then remove upper condenser retaining screws.
4. After tilting radiator rearward, carefully lift condenser out of radiator support.
5. Reverse procedure to install, using new O-rings coated with clean 525 viscosity refrigerant oil. When installing new condenser, transfer mounting hardware from old unit.

CHEVETTE & 1000

1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then discharge system refrigerant.
2. Remove upper radiator support brackets.
3. Remove two condenser bracket to radiator support bracket retaining nuts.
4. Disconnect refrigerant lines at condenser.
5. Move radiator to rear and pull condenser out from above. When installing new condenser, add 2 liquid ounces of clean refrigerant oil to condenser.
6. Reverse procedure to install. Use new O-rings coated with clean refrigeration oil for installing A/C lines.