From the Holden VT/VX Service Manual:
9. CONDENSER - V6 & V8 - REMOVE
1. Recover refrigerant from the A/C system
2. Remove the radiator assembly
3. Through the front bumper bar opening, unscrew the liquid tube fitting from the Filter Drier Receiver (FDR) outlet.
4. Remove one nut retaining the discharge hose pad fitting to the condenser.
5. Cap all open tubes/hoses to avoid moisture from entering the system.
6. Discard O
- rings.
7.
ECC VEHICLES ONLY
Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor electrical connector from the front right hand side of the condenser.
8. Tilt the condenser towards engine and lift upwards.
9. Unscrew the FDR inlet fitting, loosen the FDR mounting bracket bolt and remove the FDR.
NOTE:
Mark mounting position of FDR for correct repositioning.
REINSTALL
1. Replace the FDR, ensure the fitting with the word IN is connected to the inlet side of the FDR, tighten the FDR inlet fitting and the FDR mounting bracket bolt.
2. Fit upper and lower rubber mounts to condenser.
3. Insert condenser into location holes in lower radiator panel.
4. Install liquid tube and discharge hose using new lubricated O
- rings to the condenser.
Torque fittings specifications;
CONDENSER INLET PAD FITTING NUT 7.5 - 12.5 Nm
FDR TUBE NUTS 7.5 - 12.5Nm
5. Evacuate and charge the A/C system with 775 - 825g of R134a refrigerant.
