Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install new sealing washers onto the evaporator inlet tube. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
- Install the evaporator inlet tube.
- Install the evaporator outlet tube bracket bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 5.5 N.m (45 lb in).
- Remove the cap or tape from the condenser.
- Connect the evaporator inlet tube to the condenser.
- Install the evaporator inlet tube to condenser bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Remove the cap or tape from the TXV.
- Connect the evaporator inlet tube to the evaporator outlet tube.
- Connect the evaporator outlet tube to the TXV.
- Install the evaporator outlet tube nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the evaporator inlet tube clamp nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 3.3 N.m (29 lb in).
- Install the A/C pressure sensor to the evaporator inlet tube.
Tighten: Tighten the sensor to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Connect the electrical connector to the A/C pressure sensor.
- Install the wiper motor module. Refer to Wiper Motor Module Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls -3.4L.
- Install the cruise control module mounting bracket.
- Install the cruise control module mounting bracket bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Install the cruise control module into the mounting bracket.
- Connect the cruise control module electrical connector.
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .
IMPORTANT:
Gently lift up on the evaporator outlet tube bracket to allow enough clearance to slide the evaporator inlet tube underneath.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.