OEM 2006 Cadillac DTS A/C Condenser

2006 Cadillac DTS Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the A/C Condenser on 2006 Cadillac DTS?

  A: To replace the condenser, it is necessary to first recover the refrigerant. Then, remove the sight shield of the front compartment, then the hood latch support. Remove the discharge hose nut and the hose from the condenser. Move on to remove the suction hose nut and suction hose from the condenser and discard the sealing washers. Disconnect the condenser lines to radiator mounting bolt and the condenser mounting bolts and remove the condenser from both radiator retainer and the vehicle. For installation, to the radiator retainer, install the new condenser with the need to add refrigerant oil in case of replacing the condenser. The condenser bolts mounting bolting should be installed and tightened up to 13 N.m (115 lb in) followed by the mounting bolt of the condenser line to radiator; this should be tightened up to 13 N.m (115 lb in). Put in new sealing washers and then join the suction hose and its nut tightening the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). Next, attach the discharge hose with the nut and compress it to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). Reattach the hood latch bracket, topping up the A/C system, a leak test with the help of the Halogen Leak Detector (J 39400-A), closing with the front compartment sight shield finally.