OEM Chevrolet SSR A/C Condenser

Chevrolet SSR A/C Condenser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Condenser
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  Q: How to replace the A/C Condenser on Chevrolet SSR?

  A: The replacement process for a condenser requires refrigerant extraction from the a/c system first. The upper radiator support must come off before you remove the upper radiator seals. Remove the a/c compressor hose assembly to A/C Condenser fitting bolt before taping or capping open a/c components to avoid system contamination. The a/c compressor hose assembly should be disconnected from the A/C Condenser fitting before the seal washer gets discarded and the a/c compressor hose assembly gets capped with tape. Support the vehicle during maintenance then unscrew the liquid line bolt at the A/C Condenser before pulling the liquid line loose from the A/C Condenser. Throw away the seal washer and secure the front evaporator inlet line with a cap or tape. Pluck bottom radiator seals from their position and slowly lower the vehicle. The A/C Condenser requires you to raise it along the radiator while pulling the A/C Condenser tabs free from the radiator slots and then remove the A/C Condenser from the vehicle. The condenser requires a specific volume of pag oil when requiring replacement so add it directly to the condenser during installation. Lower the new A/C Condenser into position while using gravity to lock each A/C Condenser tab into its matching radiator slot. Put the vehicle in a raised position before reattaching the lower radiator seals . Then remove protective materials from the front evaporator inlet line. Attaching the liquid line to the A/C Condenser requires a new seal washer while the front evaporator inlet line bolt needs to be installed with a torque setting of 16 n.m (12 lb ft). After lowering the vehicle you should remove the cap or tape covering the a/c compressor hose assembly before installing a new seal washer for the hose assembly. Tighten the a/c compressor hose assembly bolt at the A/C Condenser to 16 n.m (12 lb ft). Evacuation follows system charging then halogen leak detector (J 39400-A) checks all fittings before upper radiator seals and upper radiator support installation.