Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If replacing the receiver dehydrator add the specified amount of PAG oil directly to the receiver dehydrator. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .
- Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the A/C refrigerant line and the A/C refrigerant component.
Important: Flat washer type seals do not require lubrication.
- Install new sealing washers for the receiver dehydrator.
- Install the receiver dehydrator to the condenser.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the receiver dehydrator lower mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Install the receiver dehydrator upper mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Install the condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement .
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.