Installation (3.8L)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install new sealing washers onto the A/C compressor hose assembly. Install the A/C compressor hose to the A/C compressor. Install the A/C compressor hose nut to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the lower air deflector. The new O-ring seals must be lubricated with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil. Install the new O-ring seal to the A/C compressor hose assembly. Install the A/C compressor hose to the accumulator. Install the A/C compressor hose nut to the accumulator. Tighten the nut to specification.
- Install the A/C compressor hose to the condenser. Install the A/C compressor hose nut to the condenser. Tighten the nut to specification. Install the left front fender upper diagonal brace. Install the air cleaner assembly. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.