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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the new O-ring. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .

    Important:  Flat washer type seals do not require lubrication.

  2. Install the sealing washers.

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

  3. Fig 1: Evaporator Inlet Tube
    G01827856Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the evaporator inlet tube.
  5. Connect the electrical connector on the evaporator outlet tube bracket.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  6. Install the evaporator outlet tube bracket bolt.

    Tighten 

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

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

    Tighten 

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

  9. Remove the cap or tape from the condenser.
  10. Connect the evaporator inlet tube to the condenser.
  11. Install the evaporator inlet tube to condenser fitting bolt.

    Tighten 

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

  12. Remove the cap or tape from the TXV.
  13. Connect the evaporator inlet tube to the evaporator outlet tube.
  14. Connect the evaporator inlet and outlet tubes to the TXV.
  15. Fig 2: Evaporator Outlet Tube Nut At TXV
    G01827857Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the evaporator outlet tube to TXV nut.

    Tighten 

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

  17. Fig 3: Evaporator Inlet Tube Clamp Nut
    G01827858Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the evaporator inlet tube clamp nut.

    Tighten 

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

  19. Install the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor to the evaporator inlet tube.

    Tighten 

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

  20. Connect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
  21. Connect the vacuum hose to the brake booster.
  22. Install the left wiper arm linkage.
  23. Install the left wiper arm linkage nuts.

    Tighten 

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

  24. Install the wiper module cover. Refer to WIPER MODULE COVER REPLACEMENT .
  25. Fig 4: Cruise Control Module Mounting Bracket
    G01827859Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Install the cruise control module mounting bracket.

    Tighten 

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

  27. Install the cruise control module into the mounting bracket.
  28. Connect the cruise control module electrical connector.
  29. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  30. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A. 
  31. Install the air cleaner assembly.