Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the A/C pressure sensor to the condenser tube.
- Install the new O-ring onto the condenser tube. Refer to O-RING REPLACEMENT .
- Install the condenser tube to the support clip.
- Connect the evaporator tube to the condenser tube.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Tighten the evaporator tube nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
- Connect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
- Connect the condenser tube to the condenser.
- Tighten the condenser tube nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
- Install the lower radiator air baffle. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - LOWER in Engine Cooling.
- Install the vacuum brake booster. Refer to VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER in Disc & Drum.
- Install the air cleaner assembly.
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
- Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .