Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install a new O-ring seal to the accumulator end of the compressor hose assembly. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the compressor hose assembly and the fitting nut to the accumulator.
Tighten: Tighten the fitting nut to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Install a new O-ring seal to the condenser end of the compressor hose assembly. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
- Install the compressor hose assembly to the condenser.
- Install the fitting nut for the compressor hose assembly to the condenser.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install new sealing washers to the compressor ports. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
- Install the compressor hose assembly to the compressor.
- Install the nut holding the compressor hose assembly to the compressor.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Position the bracket holding the PCM Module on to the shock tower.
- Install the bracket nuts holding the PCM Module on to the shock tower.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Reposition the cruise control module.
- Install the hood close out filler panel. Refer to Hood Close Out Filler Replacement in Body Front End.
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .