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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986CHEVETTE L4-98 1.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONDENSER HVACSERVICE AND REPAIR
1986 Chevrolet Chevette L4-98 1.6L
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
1986 Chevrolet Chevette L4-98 1.6LSECTION Service and Repair
CHEVETTE & 1000
1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then discharge system refrigerant.
2. Remove upper radiator support brackets.
3. Remove two condenser bracket to radiator support bracket retaining nuts.
4. Disconnect refrigerant lines at condenser.
5. Move radiator to rear and pull condenser out from above. When installing new condenser, add 2 liquid ounces of clean refrigerant oil to condenser.
6. Reverse procedure to install. Use new O-rings coated with clean refrigeration oil for installing A/C lines.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then discharge system refrigerant.
2. Remove upper radiator support brackets.
3. Remove two condenser bracket to radiator support bracket retaining nuts.
4. Disconnect refrigerant lines at condenser.
5. Move radiator to rear and pull condenser out from above. When installing new condenser, add 2 liquid ounces of clean refrigerant oil to condenser.
6. Reverse procedure to install. Use new O-rings coated with clean refrigeration oil for installing A/C lines.
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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.