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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install a new O-ring seal. Refer to O-RING REPLACEMENT  in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the evaporator tube to the condenser.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the evaporator tube to 28 N.m (21 Ib. ft).

  3. Install the lower radiator hose.
    Fig 1: Installing Evaporator Tube To Condenser
    G01466898Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install a new O-ring seal. Refer to O-RING REPLACEMENT  in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  5. Install the evaporator tube to the evaporator.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the evaporator tube to 28 N.m (21 Ib. ft).

  6. Install the evaporator tube clip to the accumulator.
  7. Install the evaporator tube retaining screw.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screw to 1.9 N.m (17 Ib. in).

  8. Install the battery. Refer to BATTERY REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
  9. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
  10. Leak test the fittings components using the J 39400-A. 
    Fig 2: Evaporator Tube Retaining Screw
    G01466899Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.