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Installation Procedure

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Important:  The new O-ring seal must be coated with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

  1. Install the new O-ring seal. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
  2. Install the accumulator tube tube.
  3. Connect the accumulator tube to the evaporator.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the accumulator tube to evaporator core block fitting bolt.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 1: Accumulator Tube To Evaporator Core Block Fitting Bolt
    G01672638Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the accumulator tube to the accumulator tube (2).
  6. Tighten the accumulator tube nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Accumulator Tube & Nut
    G01672639Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the accumulator tube clip.
  8. Install the vacuum brake booster brakes. Refer to POWER BRAKE BOOSTER .
  9. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
  10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  11. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A  .
    Fig 3: Accumulator Tube Clip
    G01672640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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