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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: HVAC Module Assembly
    G01828112Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install new HVAC module assembly to body seals.
  2. Install the HVAC module assembly to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the HVAC module assembly mounting bolts and the nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts and the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  4. Connect the auxiliary temperature actuator electrical connector.
  5. Connect the electrical connector to the auxiliary blower motor resistor.
  6. Connect the auxiliary blower motor electrical connector.
  7. Connect the auxiliary air distribution duct to the HVAC module assembly.
  8. Fig 2: Air Distribution Duct
    G01828113Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the auxiliary air distribution duct mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  10. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING VEHICLE .
  11. Fig 3: Auxiliary Heater Hoses
    G01828114Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Connect the auxiliary heater hoses to the heater core pipes.
  13. Remove the cap or tape from the A/C lines.
  14. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the A/C lines.

    Important:  Flat washer type seals do not require lubrication.

  15. Slide the new sealing washers onto the A/C line until seated.
  16. Fig 4: Auxiliary A/C Line Block Fitting Bolt
    G01828115Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the auxiliary A/C line block fitting bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  18. Install the level ride air compressor. Refer to AIR COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT .
  19. Lower the vehicle.
  20. Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
  21. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  22. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A. 
  23. Install the left rear quarter trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER LOWER .