Air Conditioning Condenser and Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement (LE5, LZ4, LY7)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Air Conditioning Condenser and Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (With HP5) or Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Without HP5) . Remove the surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement . Remove the radiator opening upper cover. Refer to Radiator Opening Upper Cover Replacement . Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement . Remove the LH headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement . Remove the engine control module and the transmission control module. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement , Engine Control Module Replacement , Engine Control Module Replacement and Transmission Control Module Replacement (2.4L LE5) or Transmission Control Module Replacement (2.4L LAT) .
1	Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV) Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 16 N.m (12 lb ft)
2	Liquid Line Hose Bracket Nut (Qty: 2) Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
3	Liquid Line Hose to Condenser Bolt Tighten: 16 N.m (12 lb ft)
4	Liquid Line Hose Assembly