OEM 2004 Buick Park Avenue A/C Condenser

2004 Buick Park Avenue Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the A/C Condenser on 2004 Buick Park Avenue?

  A: The first step to replace a condenser involves recovering all refrigerant from the system. Remove the hood latch support bracket along with the right headlamp assembly (only for L67 engine) and upper Radiator seal. Begin by disconnecting both the compressor hose from the condenser and the evaporator tube connected to the condenser. Next remove the a/c compressor hose assembly bolt from the condenser. Before reinstalling the special length bolt to the Radiator end tank always use only this length to prevent end tank damage. Add refrigerant oil in the correct amount to the new condenser before installing it into place along with condenser mounting bolts that you will tighten to 6 n.m (53 lb in). Once the condenser hose bracket and bolt reach 2.5 n.m (23 lb in) torque, connect the evaporator tube to the condenser and the compressor hose to the condenser bolt until torque reaches 24 n.m (18 lb ft). End your work by adding the upper Radiator seal followed by both the right headlamp assembly (for L67 engines only) and the hood latch bracket assembly then complete the a/c system recharge while testing all component fittings with the halogen leak detector (J 39400-A).