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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install new sealing washers onto the A/C compressor hose assembly. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  2. Install the A/C compressor hose to the A/C compressor.
    3. Fig 1: View Of A/C Compressor
    GM1199944Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the A/C compressor hose nut to the A/C compressor.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (12.5 lb ft).

  4. Install new seals washers to the A/C compressor hose assembly and evaporator tube. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
    5. Fig 2: Identifying A/C Compressor Hose To Evaporator Tube
    GM1615544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the A/C compressor hose to the evaporator tube.
  6. Install the A/C compressor hose to evaporator tube nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (12.5 lb ft).

    7. Fig 3: Identifying A/C Compressor Hose Nut
    GM1615548Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the A/C compressor hose to the condenser.
    8. IMPORTANT: Use a 20 mm wrench or pliers to hold the A/C condenser block fitting, this will prevent the A/C line from twisting while torquing the A/C line nut.
  8. Install the A/C compressor hose nut to the condenser.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (12.5 lb ft).

  9. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.8L engine.
  10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  11. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A  . See Special Tools .
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