Opel Frontera UBS. Manual - part 910
1B – 34 AIR CONDITIONING
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Discharge and recover refrigerant.
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Refer to Refrigerant Recovery in this section.
3. Remove radiator grille.
4. Remove front bumper assembly.
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Refer to Bumpers in Body and Accessories section.
5. Remove engine hood front end stay.
6. Disconnect pressure switch connector.
7. Disconnect refrigerant line.
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When removing the line connector, the connecting
part should immediately be plugged or capped to
prevent foreign matter from being mixed into the
line.
8. Remove condenser assembly.
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Handle with care to prevent damaging the
condenser or radiator fin.
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Be sure to apply new compressor oil to the O-rings
when connecting the refrigerant line.
INSTALLATION
1. Install condenser assembly.
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If installing a new condenser, be sure to add 30cc
(1.0 fl. oz.) of new compressor oil to a new one.
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Tighten the condenser fixing bolts to the specified
torque.
Condenser Fixing Torque
N·m (kg·m / lb·in)
6 (0.6 / 52)
2. Connect refrigerant line.
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Tighten the inlet line connector fixing bolt to the
specified torque.
Inlet Line Torque
N·m (kg·m / lb·ft)
15 (1.5 / 11)
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Tighten the outlet line connector fixing bolt to the
specified torque.
Outlet Line Torque
N·m (kg·m / lb·in)
6 (0.6 / 52)
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O-rings cannot be reused. Always replace with new
ones.
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Be sure to apply new compressor oil to the O-rings
when connecting the refrigerant line..
3. Connect pressure switch connector.
4. Install engine hood front end stay.
5. Install front bumper assembly.
6. Install radiator grille.