Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac G5 and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the lower HVAC case.
- Install the new lower HVAC case screws.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 1.8 N.m (15 lb in).
- Close and secure the passenger compartment filter door.
- Inspect the foam heater core seal on the lower HVAC case. If damaged, replace using Kent Industries adhesive black foam tape P/N 46480 or equivalent.
- Install the heater core into the HVAC module.
- Install the heater core cover.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 1.8 N.m (15 lb in).
- Install new heater core cover screws
- Replace the drain tube seal.
- Replace the front of dash seal.
- Inspect and replace the HVAC module seals if damaged:
- The defrost duct seal
- The HVAC module to cross car duct seal
- The center air outlet duct seal
- The center floor air outlet duct seal
- The air inlet seal
- Install the HVAC module in the vehicle. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement (1st Design) .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LE5, L61) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LNF) .
IMPORTANT:
Make certain that the orifice plate is correctly positioned in the HVAC module. Make certain that the lower HVAC case is properly positioned and is fully seated on the HVAC module before installing the screws. Be sure to install all lower HVAC case screws.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
Make certain that the heater core cover is properly positioned and is fully seated on the HVAC module before installing the screws. Be sure to install all heater core cover screws.