an ISO 900:008 Registered Company 978-8 Chevrolet Camaro Condenser Kit with Drier (079) 8865 Goll St. San Antonio, TX 7866 Phone: 0-65-77 Fax: 0-65-33 www.vintageair.com 9085 REV C 03/8/6, PG OF 3
Table of Contents Thank you for purchasing this condenser kit from Vintage Air. When installing these components as part of a complete SureFit system, Vintage Air recommends working from front to back on the vehicle, installing the condenser kit, hose kit, and compressor first, followed by the wiring, evaporator, and finally the control panel. Cover... Table of Contents... Packing List/Parts Disclaimer... 3 Information Page... Drier Bracket Installation... 5 Top Bracket Installation, Drier Installation... 6 Hardline and Bottom Bracket Installation, Lubricating O-rings... 7 Hood Latch Assembly, Radiator Removal... 8 Condenser Installation... 9 Condenser Installation (Cont.)... 0 #6 Drier/Core Hardline Installation, Safety Switch Installation... Final Steps... Packing List... 3 9085 REV C 03/8/6, PG OF 3
No... 3.. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 0... 3.. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 0... 3.. 5. 6. 7. 8. Qty. 8 8 3 Part No. 03767-VUC 073-VUB 073-VUC 87-VUB 89-VUB 860-VUB 860-VUB 86-VUB 83009-DSR 88-VUB 33857-VUF 33858-VUF 09680 09679 607 6075 65998-VUB 079-VUS 37-VUW 09675 3603-VUD 3600-VUD 60 605 850-VUB 85-VUB 887-VUB 85-VUB Description Condenser, x Parallel Flow Drier Clamp Drier Screw, #0 x /, Sheet Metal Screw, 0- x 3/8, Pan Head Nut, 0-, with Star Washer Lock Washer, 5/6 Washer, 5/6 Flat Bolt, 5/6-8 x ¼ Nut, 5/6-8 O-ring, #6 O-ring, #8 Hardline, #8 Condenser/Core Hardline, #6 Drier/Core Bracket, Condenser, Top Bracket, Condenser, Bottom Bracket, Drier Binary Switch, Male Compressor Lead Hardline, #6 Condenser/Drier Adel Clamp, # Adel Clamp, # Bracket, #6 Hardline Bracket, Hardline Assembly Screw, 0-3 x /, Pan Head Nut, 0-3, with Star Washer Bolt, /-0 x /, Hex Washer, / Flat Packing List: Condenser Kit (079) ** Before beginning installation, open all packages and check contents of shipment. Please report any shortages directly to Vintage Air within 5 days. After 5 days, Vintage Air will not be responsible for missing or damaged items. 3 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 5 6 7 8 NOTE: Images may not depict actual parts and quantities. Refer to packing list for actual parts and quantities. 3 9085 REV C 03/8/6, PG 3 OF 3
Important Notice Please Read For Maximum System Performance, Vintage Air Recommends the Following: NOTE: Vintage Air systems are designed to operate with R3a refrigerant only. Use of any other refrigerant could damage your A/C system and/or vehicle, and possibly cause a fire, in addition to potentially voiding the warranties of the A/C system and its components. Refrigerant Capacities: Vintage Air System:.8 lbs. ( lb., oz.) of R3a, charged by weight with a quality charging station or scale. NOTE: Use of the proper type and amount of refrigerant is critical to system operation and performance. Other Systems: Consult manufacturer s guidelines. Lubricant Capacities: New Vintage Air-supplied Sanden Compressor: No additional oil needed (Compressor is shipped with proper oil charge). All Other Compressors: Consult manufacturer (Some compressors are shipped dry and will need oil added). Safety Switches Your Vintage Air system is equipped with a binary pressure safety switch. A binary switch disengages the compressor clutch in cases of extreme low pressure conditions (Refrigerant Loss) or excessively high head pressure (06 PSI) to prevent compressor damage or hose rupture. A trinary switch combines Hi/Lo pressure protection with an electric fan operation signal at 5 PSI, and should be substituted for use with electric fans. Compressor safety switches are extremely important since an A/C system relies on refrigerant to circulate lubricant. Service Info: Protect Your Investment: Prior to assembly, it is critical that the compressor, evaporator, A/C hoses and fittings, hardlines, condenser and receiver/drier remained capped. Removing caps prior to assembly will allow moisture, insects and debris into the components, possibly leading to reduced performance and/or premature failure of your A/C system. This is especially important with the receiver/drier. Additionally, when caps are removed for assembly, BE CAREFUL! Some components are shipped under pressure with dry nitrogen. Evacuate the System for 35-5 Minutes: Ensure that system components (Drier, compressor, evaporator and condenser) are at a temperature of at least 85 F. On a cool day, the components can be heated with a heat gun or by running the engine with the heater on before evacuating. Leak check and charge to specifications. Bolts Passing Through Cowl and/or Firewall: To ensure a watertight seal between the passenger compartment and the vehicle exterior, for all bolts passing through the cowl and/or firewall, Vintage Air recommends coating the threads with silicone prior to installation. Heater Hose (Not Included With This Kit): Heater hose may be purchased from Vintage Air (Part# 3800-VUD) or your local parts retailer. Routing and required length will vary based on installer preference. 9085 REV C 03/8/6, PG OF 3
Drier Bracket Installation. On a workbench, install the drier mounting bracket onto the condenser using () 0- x 3/8 pan head screws and () 0- nuts with star washers (See Figure, below). NOTE: The bracket mounts through the st and 3rd holes from the left side of the condenser. () 0- Nuts with Star Washers st & 3rd Holes From Left Drier Bracket 65998-VUB Condenser () 0- x 3/8 Pan Head Screws Figure 5 9085 REV C 03/8/6, PG 5 OF 3
Top Bracket Installation. Install the top mounting bracket onto the condenser using () 0- x 3/8 pan head screws and () 0- nuts with star washers (See Figures & a, below). NOTE: The bracket mounts to the outside of the flange through the 7th and th holes from the left side of the condenser. 0- Nut with Star Washer 0- x 3/8 Bolt () 0- Nuts with Star Washers 7th & th Holes From Left Back Front Top Condenser Bracket 607 () 0- x 3/8 Pan Head Screws Side View Figure Figure a Drier Installation NOTE: Do not remove the caps from the drier. The drier contains a desiccant that will quickly absorb moisture from the air, causing it to lose effectiveness. For this reason, Vintage Air recommends that the drier remains capped until the installer is ready to evacuate the system. Perform the Following:. Install the drier clamps onto the drier.. Secure the drier to the drier bracket using () #0 x / sheet metal screws through the 3rd and 6th holes from the bottom of the bracket as shown in Figure 3, below. NOTE: Refrigerant flow through the drier is IN from condenser, OUT to evaporator. Out 6th Hole From Bottom In Drier () Drier Clamps FLOW Figure 3 3rd Hole From Bottom () #0 x / Sheet Metal Screws 6 9085 REV C 03/8/6, PG 6 OF 3
.. 3. Hardline and Bottom Bracket Installation Lubricate () #6 O-rings, and install the #6 condenser/drier hardline as shown in Figures & 6, below. Tighten fittings as shown in Figure 6, below. Lubricate a #8 O-ring, and install the #8 condenser/core hardline as shown in Figures & 6, below. Tighten fittings as shown in Figure 6, below. Using () 0- x 3/8 pan head screws and () 0- nuts with star washers, install the bottom condenser mounting bracket onto the back side of condenser as shown in Figures 5 & 5a, below. NOTE: The bracket mounts to the outside of the flange. The bracket mounts through the 5th and 8th holes from the left side of the condenser. #8 Condenser/Core Hardline 09680 #8 O-ring #6 O-ring #6 O-ring FLOW #6 Condenser/Drier Hardline 09675 Figure () 0- x 3/8 Pan Head Screws () 0- Nuts with Star Washers Bottom Condenser Bracket 6075 () 0- Nuts with Star Washers Figure 5 () 0- x 3/8 Pan Head Screws Figure 5a Lubricating O-rings #6 O-ring O-ring Male Insert Female Nut For a proper seal of fittings: Install supplied O-rings as shown, and lubricate with supplied oil. O-ring Figure ## Figure 6 #8 O-ring #0 O-ring Supplied Oil for O-rings NOTE: Standard torque specifications: #6: to 3 ft-lb. #8: 5 to 0 ft-lb. #0: to 7 ft-lb. O-ring Installs Over Male Insert to Swaged Lip 7 Hold With This Wrench Twist With This Wrench 9085 REV C 03/8/6, PG 7 OF 3
Hood Latch Assembly. Remove the () OEM hood latch bolts from the hood latch assembly (See Figure 7, below). Remove OEM Hood Latch Bolts Figure 7. Drain radiator, and remove upper and lower radiator hoses.. Remove the core support cover (See Figure 8, below). 3. Remove radiator and fan shroud (See Figure 8, below). Radiator Removal Fan Shroud Radiator Figure 8 Remove Core Support Cover Bolts 8 9085 REV C 03/8/6, PG 8 OF 3
Condenser Installation. Lower the condenser/hardline assembly onto the engine side of the core support (See Figure 9, below). NOTE: Models without factory air require removal of the passenger side radiator baffle. Remove Passenger Side Radiator Baffle NOTE: Factory Non-Air Model Shown Figure 9 9 9085 REV C 03/8/6, PG 9 OF 3
Condenser Installation (Cont.).. Secure the top of the condenser to the engine side of the core support using () 5/6-8 x ¼ hex bolts, () 5/6 flat washers, () 5/6 lock washers, and () 5/6-8 nuts as shown in Figure 0, below. Secure the bottom condenser bracket to the core support using () 5/6-8 x ¼ hex bolts, () 5/6 flat washers, () 5/6 lock washers, and () 5/6-8 nuts as shown in Figure, below. Top condenser Bracket 607 Core Support () 5/6-8 Nuts () 5/6 Lock Washers () 5/6 Flat Washers Hood Latch () 5/6-8 x ¼ Bolts Figure 0 Wiring Harness () 5/6 Flat Washers Bottom Condenser Bracket 6075 () 5/6-8 x ¼ Bolts Frame () 5/6 Lock Washers Bumper Brace () 5/6-8 Nuts Figure 0 9085 REV C 03/8/6, PG 0 OF 3
. #6 Drier/Core Hardline Installation Lubricate a #6 O-ring, and install the #6 drier/core hardline as shown in Figure 6, Page 7, and Figure, below. Tighten fittings as shown in Figure 6, Page 7. #6 Drier/Core Hardline 09679 #6 O-ring Figure. Install the binary switch onto the drier as shown in Figure 3, below. Safety Switch Installation Binary Switch Binary Switch Figure 3 9085 REV C 03/8/6, PG OF 3
Final Steps www.vintageair.com. Reinstall the OEM fan shroud, radiator, and radiator core support cover (See Figure, below).. Using a /-0 x / bolt and / flat washer, attach the hardline assembly bracket to the core support as shown in Figure 5, below. NOTE: The bolt will be installed through the OEM hole in the core support and into the weld nut on the bracket. 3. Install a # Adel clamp onto the #6 drier/core hardline, and a # Adel clamp onto the #8 condenser/core hardline. Attach the clamps to the hardline assembly bracket using a 0-3 x / pan head screw and a 0-3 nut with star washer (See Figure 5, below).. Attach the #6 hardline bracket to the engine side of the core support using the OEM bolt that holds the ground wire near the back side of the headlight. 5. Install a # Adel clamp onto the #6 drier/core hardline, and secure it to the #6 hardline bracket using a 0-3 x / pan head screw and 0-3 nut with star washer (See Figure 5, below). Fan Shroud Radiator Core Support Cover Radiator Core Support Cover Bolts Radiator 0-3 x / Pan Head Screw # Adel Clamp 0-3 Nut with Star Washer /-0 x / Hex Bolt Figure / Flat Washer 0-3 x / Pan Head Screw Hardline Assembly Bracket 605 # Adel Clamp 0-3 x / Pan Head Screw #6 Hardline Bracket 60 Wiring Harness # Adel Clamp 0-3 Nut with Star Washer Bumper Brace Figure 5 9085 REV C 03/8/6, PG OF 3
No... 3.. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 0... 3.. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 0... 3.. 5. 6. 7. 8. Qty. 8 8 3 Part No. 03767-VUC 073-VUB 073-VUC 87-VUB 89-VUB 860-VUB 860-VUB 86-VUB 83009-DSR 88-VUB 33857-VUF 33858-VUF 09680 09679 607 6075 65998-VUB 079-VUS 37-VUW 09675 3603-VUD 3600-VUD 60 605 850-VUB 85-VUB 887-VUB 85-VUB Description Condenser, x Parallel Flow Drier Clamp Drier Screw, #0 x /, Sheet Metal Screw, 0- x 3/8, Pan Head Nut, 0-, with Star Washer Lock Washer, 5/6 Washer, 5/6 Flat Bolt, 5/6-8 x ¼ Nut, 5/6-8 O-ring, #6 O-ring, #8 Hardline, #8 Condenser/Core Hardline, #6 Drier/Core Bracket, Condenser, Top Bracket, Condenser, Bottom Bracket, Drier Binary Switch, Male Compressor Lead Hardline, #6 Condenser/Drier Adel Clamp, # Adel Clamp, # Bracket, #6 Hardline Bracket, Hardline Assembly Screw, 0-3 x /, Pan Head Nut, 0-3, with Star Washer Bolt, /-0 x /, Hex Washer, / Flat Packing List: Condenser Kit (079) Checked By: Packed By: Date: 3 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 5 6 7 8 9 0 3 5 6 7 8 NOTE: Images may not depict actual parts and quantities. Refer to packing list for actual parts and quantities. 3 9085 REV C 03/8/6, PG 3 OF 3