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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013SILVERADO 1500 LS, 4D PICKUP, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMSHEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONINGREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSAIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER REPLACEMENT (LGH, LML)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS, 4D Pickup, RWD

Installation Procedure

2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LS, 4D Pickup, RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
    NOTE:

    If replacing the condenser, add the refrigerant oil to the condenser. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non-HP2)  for system capacity information.

  1. Install the condenser to the vehicle.
    2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  2. Install the upper insulator retainers and the insulator retainer bolts and tighten to 2.4 N.m (21 lb in).
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Evaporator Tube And Nut
    GM2406667Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Connect the evaporator tube (2) to the condenser using new sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
  4. Install the evaporator tube nu (1)t to the condenser and tighten to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Discharge Hose And Nut
    GM2406676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Connect the compressor discharge hose (2) to the condenser using new sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
  6. Install the compressor discharge hose nut (1) to the condenser and tighten to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
    7. Fig 3: Radiator Support Bolts
    GM1987767Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Install the radiator support. Access the bolts (1) from the rear of the upper radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement .
  8. Install radiator support bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
  9. Install tie bar. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .
  10. Install the hood stop bracket. Refer to Hood Stop Bracket Replacement .
  11. Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non-HP2) .
  12. Leak test the fittings of the component using the GE-39400-A  Halogen Leak Detector.
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