Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2323

Fig. 44: View Of Discharge Hose At Condenser
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3. Install the discharge hose to the condenser using new sealing washers. Refer to Sealing

Washer Replacement.

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

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4. Install the discharge hose nut to the condenser.

Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

5. Install the upper air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector

Replacement .

Fig. 45: Identifying Suction/Discharge Hoses To A/C Compressor
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6. Install the discharge hose (1) to the A/C compressor using new sealing washers. Refer to

Sealing Washer Replacement.

7. Install the discharge hose mounting bolt.

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Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

9. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A . See Special Tools.

DISCHARGE HOSE REPLACEMENT (LMM)

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector. See Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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Fig. 46: View Of Discharge Hose & Connectors
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2. Remove the discharge hose mounting bolt (2) from the A/C compressor.

Discard the bolt.

3. Remove the discharge hose (5) from the A/C compressor.

4. Remove the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector

Replacement .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra &

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