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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Evaporator Tube & Compressor Suction Hose At TXV
    GM872539Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install new sealing washers on the condenser tube and evaporator hose fittings. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  2. Install the condenser tube and evaporator hose to the TXV.
  3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the TXV nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  5. Fig 2: View Of Condenser Tube At Front Of Dash (2.2L (L61))
    GM872537Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the condenser tube to the front of dash.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

  7. Fig 3: View Of Condenser Tube At Frame Rail (2.2L (L61))
    GM872542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the condenser tube to the frame rail.
  9. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  10. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  11. Fig 4: View Of Condenser Tube And Seal Washer At Condenser
    GM872546Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install a new seal washer to the condenser tube. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  13. Install the condenser tube and bolt to the condenser.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  16. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A  . See Special Tools .