Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

EXC. CADILLAC, CAMARO, CORVETTE, CUTLASS, ELECTRA, FIERO, FIREBIRD, GRAND PRIX, LESABRE, REATTA, RIVIERA & 98

1. Discharge system refrigerant.
2. Disconnect refrigerant lines at condenser, and plug open fittings.
3. Remove air cleaner cold air duct from core support, if so equipped.
4. Remove upper fan shroud half.
5. Remove condenser top mounting brackets and rubber insulators.
6. Reposition radiator, then pull condenser upward to remove through top.
7. Reverse procedure to install.

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.