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Installation Procedure

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  1. Remove the cap or tape from the rear evaporator tube.
  2. Install the tube (short filter screen outlet side first) fully into the front evaporator tube.
    Fig 1: Installing Orifice Tube
    G01418583Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install new O-rings to the expansion tube. Refer to O-RING REPLACEMENT 
  4. Connect the front evaporator tube to the rear evaporator tube.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Install the front evaporator tube to rear evaporator tube retaining bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  6. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING  .
  7. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A  .
Fig 2: Connecting Front Evaporator Tube To Rear Evaporator Tube
G01418584Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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