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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install a new sealing washer onto the compressor end of the suction hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  2. Install the suction hose.
    3. Fig 1: Locating Right Hand Engine Mount Strut, Engine Side
    GM792869Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the engine mount strut bracket flush with the upper radiator support.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the right hand engine mount strut bracket brace bolts to the upper radiator support.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 28N.m (21 lb ft).

  5. Tighten the right hand engine strut mount nuts, engine side.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 48N.m (35 lb ft).

  6. Raise the vehicle.
  7. Remove the cap or tape from the compressor suction port.
    8. Fig 2: View Of Suction Hose To A/C Compressor Nut
    GM791146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the suction hose to the compressor.
  9. Install the suction hose to compressor nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

    10. Fig 3: Locating A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
    GM794148Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the engine harness electrical connector above the A/C compressor.
  11. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
  12. Install a new sealing washer at the suction hose to evaporator outlet tube fitting. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  13. Remove the cap or tape from the evaporator outlet tube.
    14. Fig 4: View Of Evaporator Outlet Tube From The Suction Hose
    GM826687Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Connect the suction hose to the evaporator outlet tube fitting.
  15. Install the suction hose to evaporator outlet tube bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

    16. Fig 5: View Of Lower Air Deflector/Baffle
    GM125807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the air baffle.
  17. Install the air baffle bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  20. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A 
  21. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) in Engine Electrical.
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