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 the evaporator tube (4).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the evaporator tube to the evaporator. Use new O-ring seals. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
Tighten: Tighten the fitting to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the tube to the retraining clip (6) located on the body side rail (2.4L only).
- Install the evaporator tube to the condenser (3). Use the new O-ring seals. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the accumulator tube. Refer to Accumulator Tube Replacement .
- Install the coolant surge tank hoses to the surge tank.
- Use theJ 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamps.
- Install the hood close out filler panel. Refer to Hood Close Out Filler Replacement in Body Front End.
- Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .