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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986C 10 P/U 2WD V8-350 5.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONDENSER HVACSERVICE AND REPAIR
1986 Chevrolet C 10 P/U 2WD V8-350 5.7L
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
1986 Chevrolet C 10 P/U 2WD V8-350 5.7LSECTION Service and Repair
HVAC Component View:
Condenser:
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Battery ground cable.
2. Discharge the system.
3. Grille assembly.
4. Radiator grille center support.
5. Left grille support to upper fender support (2) screws.
6. Condenser inlet and outlet lines, and the outlet tube at the right end of the condenser.
CAUTION: Cap or plug all open connections.
7. Condenser to radiator support screws.
8. Bend the left grille support outboard to gain clearance for condenser removal.
9. Condenser assembly by pulling it forward and then lowering it from the vehicle.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. New condenser.
CAUTION: Add 30 ml (1 ounce) of clean refrigeration oil to a new condenser.
2. Left grille Support.
3. Radiator support screws.
4. Condenser inlet and outlet lines.
CAUTION: Use new seals (O-rings) coated with clear refrigeration when connecting refrigerant lines.
5. Left grille support to the upper fender support screws.
6. Radiator center support.
7. Grille assembly.
8. Battery ground cable.
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.