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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Front Evaporator Tube & Orifice Tube
    GM621750Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the cap or tape from the rear evaporator tube.
  2. Install the tube (short filter screen outlet side first) fully into the front evaporator tube.
  3. Install new O-rings to the expansion tube. Refer to O-Ring Replacement 
  4. Fig 2: Rear Evaporator Tube & Bolt
    GM621746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the front evaporator tube to the rear evaporator tube.
  6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Install the front evaporator tube to rear evaporator tube retaining bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

  8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  9. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A  . See Special Tools and Equipment .