OEM 2001 Chevrolet Camaro A/C Condenser

2001 Chevrolet Camaro A/C Condenser Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the A/C Condenser on 2001 Chevrolet Camaro?

  A: Start by recovering the refrigerant through a halogen leak detector (J 39400-A). The intake duct requires both removal of the air intake duct and disconnection of its iat sensor connector. Proceed by taking off the radiator support followed by raising then supporting the vehicle. First take the air conditioner compressor hose assembly nut off the condenser before throwing away the o-ring. Check out the condenser first and remove the bolt securing the a/c evaporator tube while discarding the o-ring. From the condenser remove both the component radiator air upper baffle and remove the condenser itself from the radiator. The first step for assembly involves setting the condenser directly on the radiator then putting on the radiator air upper baffle. Use a new o-ring and fasten the evaporator a/c tube bolt onto the condenser using 16 n.m of torque (12 lb ft). Attach the condenser to the a/c compressor hose assembly nut after installing a second fresh o-ring but maintain a torque setting of 16 n.m (12 lb ft). After lowering the vehicle you must reattach the radiator support with the air intake duct in place. Finish installation by connecting the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector to the air intake duct followed by evacuating and charging the refrigerant system while conducting a halogen leak detector (J 39400-A) inspection on component fittings.