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Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

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.