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 new O-ring seals on to the evaporator tube. Refer to O-RING REPLACEMENT .
- Connect the evaporator inlet tube to the condenser tube.
- Connect the evaporator tube to the evaporator.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the accumulator tube to the evaporator block fitting.
- Install the accumulator block fitting bolt to the evaporator.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Tighten the evaporator tube nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
- Install the condenser tube to the support clip.
- 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 .