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Installation Procedure

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  1. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surface of the evaporator core and the TXV.

    Important:  Flat washer type seals do not require lubrication.

  2. Carefully slide the new sealing washers onto the evaporator core until seated.
    3. Fig 1: Thermal Expansion Valve
    G01827883Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the TXV to the evaporator core.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the TXV to evaporator bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 3.2 N.m (28 lb in).

  5. Remove the cap or tape from the evaporator inlet and outlet tubes.
  6. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surface of the evaporator inlet and outlet tubes and the TXV.
  7. Carefully slide the new sealing washers onto the evaporator inlet and outlet tubes until seated.
  8. Install the evaporator inlet tube to the evaporator outlet tube.
  9. Install the evaporator outlet and inlet tubes to the TXV.
    10. Fig 2: Evaporator Outlet Tube Nut At TXV
    G01827884Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the evaporator outlet tube nut.

    Tighten 

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

  11. Connect the vacuum hose to the brake booster.
  12. Reposition the heater hoses.
  13. Install the left wiper arm linkage.
  14. Install the left wiper arm linkage nuts.

    Tighten 

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

  15. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  16. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A. 
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