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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the new O-ring. Refer to O-RING REPLACEMENT   . 
  2. Install new sealing washers onto the evaporator inlet tube. Refer to SEALING WASHER REPLACEMENT   . 

    Important:  Gently lift up on the evaporator outlet tube bracket to allow enough clearance to slide the evaporator inlet tube underneath.

  3. Install the evaporator inlet tube.
  4. Connect the electrical connector on the evaporator outlet tube bracket.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the evaporator outlet tube bracket bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 5.5 N.m (48.7 lb in).

  6. Remove the cap or tape from the auxiliary evaporator inlet tube.
  7. Connect the auxiliary evaporator inlet tube to the evaporator inlet tube.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Evaporator Inlet Tube
    G01482425Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the cap or tape from the condenser.
  9. Connect the evaporator inlet tube to the condenser.
  10. Install the evaporator inlet tube to condenser fitting bolt.

    Tighten 

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

  11. Remove the cap or tape from the TXV.
  12. Connect the evaporator inlet tube to the evaporator outlet tube.
  13. Connect the evaporator inlet and outlet tubes to the TXV.
  14. Install the evaporator outlet tube to TXV nut.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 2: Installing Evaporator Outlet Tube To TXV Nut
    G01482426Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the evaporator inlet tube clamp nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 3.3 N.m (29 lb in).

    Fig 3: Installing Evaporator Inlet Tube Clamp Nut
    G01482427Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor to the evaporator inlet tube.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the sensor to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  17. Connect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
  18. Connect the vacuum hose to the brake booster.
  19. Install the left wiper arm linkage.
  20. Install the left wiper arm linkage nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  21. Install the wiper module cover. Refer to WIPER MODULE COVER REPLACEMENT  in Wipers/Washer System.
  22. Install the cruise control module mounting bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

    Fig 4: Installing Cruise Control Module Mounting Bracket
    G01482428Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the cruise control module into the mounting bracket.
  24. Connect the cruise control module electrical connector.
  25. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING   . 
  26. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A. 
  27. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY in Removal & Installation.
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