Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the front of dash seal for proper alignment.
- Inspect the seal mating surfaces to ensure there are no obstructions.
- Loose hang the HVAC module from the cross car beam.
- Install the metal bracket to the left side of the HVAC module.
- Install the metal bracket bolts to the left side of the HVAC module.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the HVAC module seal nuts to the front of dash. Draw the HVAC module to the front of dash evenly by alternating between the seal nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
- Install the HVAC module bolts to the right side of the cross car beam.
- Push up on the right side of the HVAC module while tightening the HVAC module bolts to the cross car beam.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
- Install the HVAC module bolt to the left side of the cross car beam.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
- Install the HVAC module nuts to the left side and center of the cross car beam.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
- Install the defroster duct to the HVAC module.
- Install the defroster duct nuts to the HVAC module.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
- Install the defroster duct retainer to the cross car beam.
- Connect the I/P wire harness clips to the HVAC module.
- Connect the blower motor electrical connector to the I/P wire harness.
- Connect the blower motor resistor electrical connector to the I/P wire harness.
- Connect the HVAC module electrical connector to the I/P wire harness.
- Install the center I/P duct to the cross car beam.
- Install the center I/P duct retainers to the cross car beam.
- Install the center floor air outlet by sliding forward onto the front floor air outlet then down and rearward over the rear floor air outlet.
- Install the shift control bracket. Refer to Shift Control Replacement for the 5AT transmission or Automatic Transmission Control Replacement for the 4T45-E transaxle or Shift Control Replacement for the Getrag 5 speed transmission.
- Install the I/P retainer. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement .
- Install the heater inlet hose to the heater core.
- Install the heater inlet hose clamp to the heater core using SA9111E . See Special Tools .
- Install the heater outlet hose to heater core outlet.
- Install the heater outlet hose clamp to the heater core using SA9111E . See Special Tools .
- Ensure the mating surfaces are clean and free of debris, and install new seal washers to the evaporator outlet hose and the liquid line. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
- Install the evaporator outlet hose and the liquid line to the TXV.
- Install the evaporator outlet hose and liquid line nut to the TXV.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Fill the coolant. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (GE 47716 Fill) .
- Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Test the affected A/C joints for leaks using J 39400-A . See Special Tools .
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the HVAC module seals are flush and even as they meet their mating surfaces. This will reduce the chance of leaks and ensure proper fit.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the plastic molded in bracket at the center of the HVAC module is forward of the cross car beam during installation.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
New front of dash seal nuts must be used to prevent leaks.