OEM 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo A/C Condenser

2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo A/C Condenser Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the A/C Condenser in an A/C system on 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

  A: The process begins by recovering refrigerant and then removing the Radiator before proceeding. First remove the liquid line nut from the condenser then place the liquid line to one side before you disconnect the a/c compressor line nut from the condenser and locate the a/c compressor line nearby. Carefully tilt the condenser top while moving it toward the vehicle's back until you can lift it out while keeping the low rubber mounts stable. Pull the rubber mounts which are at the condenser's top end. Install refrigerant oil into a new condenser before inserting upper rubber mounts onto the condenser and lowering its lower ends into the ruby mounts while maintaining secure placement of the upper mounts. Starting from the top, move the condenser into its installed position. Begin by installing the liquid line to the condenser and torque the liquid line nut to 27 n.m (20 lb ft) and after that install and torque the a/c compressor hose block fitting nut to 16 n.m (12 lb ft). The Radiator gets installed before evacuating and recharging the a/c system and performing a halogen leak detector (J 39400-A) check on all fittings.