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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the refrigerant suction hose section into the vehicle.
  2. Install a new O-ring on the connector block at the condenser.
  3. Install a new O-ring at the liquid condenser to evaporator plate pipe connector block.
  4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: Refrigerant Discharge Hose, Support Clamp & Bolt
    GM1251954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the refrigerant discharge hose support clamp bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the refrigerant discharge hose support clamp bolt to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

  6. Fig 2: Refrigerant Discharge Hose Connector Block & Bolt
    GM1251946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the refrigerant discharge hose connector block bolt at the condenser.

    Tighten:  Tighten the refrigerant discharge hose connector block bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

  8. Fig 3: Compressor A/C Hose Assembly, Connector Block & Fitting Nut
    GM1251945Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the refrigerant suction hose and the refrigerant discharge hose to compressor connector block retaining nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the refrigerant suction hose and the refrigerant discharge hose to compressor block retaining nut to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

  10. Fig 4: Refrigerant Suction Hose
    GM1251942Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the refrigerant suction hose connector block retaining nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the refrigerant suction hose connector block retaining nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  12. Fig 5: Liquid Pipe Connector Block
    GM1251941Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the liquid pipe connector block to condenser retaining bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the liquid pipe connector block to condenser retaining bolt to 14 N.m (124 lb in).

  14. Fig 6: Liquid Evaporator Pipe Connector Block & Retaining Nut
    GM1251935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the liquid evaporator pipe connector block retaining nut at the cowl.

    Tighten:  Tighten the liquid evaporator pipe connector block retaining nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  16. Fig 7: Electrical Connector & Pressure Transducer
    GM1251931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Connect the electrical connector to the pressure transducer.
  18. Fig 8: Air Cleaner Housing & Bolts
    GM1241535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the air cleaner housing assembly with the retaining bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the air cleaner housing assembly retaining bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

  20. Connect the negative battery cable.
  21. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .