Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install new sealing washers to the evaporator outlet tube. Refer to SEALING WASHER REPLACEMENT .
- Install the evaporator outlet tube to the vehicle.
- Remove the cap or tape from the compressor suction hose.
- Connect the evaporator outlet tube to the compressor suction hose.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the evaporator outlet tube bolt (1) at the compressor suction hose.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Connect the evaporator inlet tube to the evaporator outlet tube.
- Remove the cap or tape from the TXV.
- Connect the evaporator inlet and outlet tubes to the TXV.
- Install the evaporator outlet tube nut at the TXV.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the evaporator outlet tube bracket bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 5.5 N.m (48.7 lb in).
- Connect the vacuum hose to the brake booster.
- Connect the electrical connector on the evaporator outlet tube bracket.
- Install the left wiper arm linkage.
- Install the left wiper arm linkage nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Install the wiper module cover. Refer to WIPER MODULE COVER REPLACEMENT in Wipers/Washer System.
- 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 to 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.
- Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY in Removal & Installation.