Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Buick LaCrosse and 2006 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install new seals (1, 2, 3) to the outer HVAC module assembly.
- Install the HVAC module assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the nuts which secure the HVAC module assembly to the dash.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the evaporator drain elbow.
- Connect the electrical connectors to the HVAC module assembly.
- Install the I/P carrier to the vehicle. Align the I/P carrier to the HVAC module assembly and the hinge pillars.
- Install the bolts to the right and the left I/P carrier.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the bolts to the HVAC module assembly upper support bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 4 N.m (36 lb in).
- Install the bolts to the HVAC module assembly lower support bracket (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 4 N.m (36 lb in).
- Install the bolt to the HVAC module assembly right support bracket (2).
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 4 N.m (36 lb in).
- Position the I/P wiring harness to the original position.
- Connect any disconnected ground wires.
- Install the brake pedal brace bolts to the I/P carrier.
- Position the brake pedal to the brake pedal brace.
- Install the brake pedal bolt and nut. Refer to Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement .
- Seat the bottom junction block tabs and snap the top of the junction block to the passenger knee bolster.
- Install the junction block bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the I/P trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
- Connect the inlet heater hose to the heater core.
- Connect the outlet heater hose to the heater core.
- Use J 38185 in order to reposition the inlet heater hose clamp to the heater core.
- Use J 38185 in order to reposition the outlet heater hose clamp to the heater core.
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement for the 3.8L engine.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26 Static Fill) , Draining and Filling Cooling System (LY7 Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26, LY7, GE 47716 Fill) .
- Install new sealing washers on the evaporator tube. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
- Connect the evaporator tube to the TXV.
- Install the evaporator tube to the TXV block fitting nut (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (12.5 lb ft).
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.8L engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.6L (LY7) engine.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (L26) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) .
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A . See Special Tools .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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