Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install NEW sealing washers to the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger (1). Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
- Install the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger (1) to the vehicle.
- Install the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger fasteners (1) to the vehicle and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install NEW sealing washers (2) to the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger (3). Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
- Install the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger (3) to the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve.
- Install the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger nut (1) to the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install NEW sealing washers (2) to the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
- Install the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger (3) to the auxiliary air conditioning evaporator tubes.
- Install the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger nuts (1) to the auxiliary air conditioning evaporator tubes and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Install NEW sealing washers (2) to the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger (1). Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
- Install the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger (1) to the air conditioning condenser.
- Install NEW sealing washers (3) to the air conditioning compressor hose (2). Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
- Install the air conditioning compressor hose (2) to the air conditioning condenser.
- Install the air conditioning compressor hose nut (1) to the air conditioning condenser and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Acadia)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Enclave)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Traverse) .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install NEW sealing washers (3) to the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
- Install the air conditioning compressor hose (2) to the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger.
- Install the air conditioning compressor hose nut (1) to air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install the engine strut mount-right side. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side .
- Reposition the power brake booster vacuum hose to the vehicle. Refer to Power Brake Booster Vacuum Check Valve and Hose Replacement .
- Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
- Evacuate and charge the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
- Install the front compartment front sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (Enclave)Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (Traverse)Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (Acadia) .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .