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Installation Procedure

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  1. Remove the cap or tape from the evaporator core.
  2. Install the new sealing washers onto the evaporator core. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  3. Fig 1: View Of TXV
    GM791147Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the TXV to the evaporator core.
  5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the TXV to evaporator bolts.

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

  7. Remove the cap or tape from the A/C refrigerant tubes.
  8. Install the sealing washers onto the A/C refrigerant tubes. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  9. Install the evaporator inlet tube to the evaporator outlet tube.
  10. Install the evaporator outlet and inlet tubes to the TXV.
  11. Fig 2: View Of Brake Booster
    GM628874Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the evaporator outlet tube nut.

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

  13. Connect the vacuum hose to the brake booster.
  14. Reposition the heater hoses.
  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  .