OEM 2001 Buick Regal A/C Condenser

2001 Buick Regal A/C Condenser Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the A/C Condenser in the HVAC system on 2001 Buick Regal?

  A: To change the condenser in the hvac unit, the refrigerant must be recovered first. Next, take away the front fender upper diagonal, the air cleaner assembly and the Radiator. Undo the condenser tube nut from the condenser and unlink the condenser tube from it. Pump the a/c system to reduce the pressure in it and then pull off the a/c compressor hose block fitting a nut and knock off the a/c compressor hose. After taking off the condenser, fit the new condenser, remember to coat the new o-ring seals with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil prior to fitting them onto the a/c compressor hose and the condenser tube. Attach the a/c compressor hose to the condenser installing the a/c compressor hose block fitting nut to the condenser. Tighten it to 16 n.m (12 lb ft). Finally, connect the condenser tube to the condenser and install the condenser tube block fitting nut and tighten it to 27 n.m (20 lb ft). Replace the Radiator and front fender upper diagonal with an air cleaner assembly. Last, evac and recharge the a/c and carry out a leak test on fittings using the halogen leak detector (J 39400-A).