Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the evaporator core into the HVAC module assembly.
- Install the lower HVAC case.
- Install the lower HVAC case screws.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 1.8 N.m (16 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 and the screws.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 1.8 N.m (16 lb in).
- Replace the drain tube seal.
- Replace the front of dash seal.
- Inspect and replace the following 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 Air Conditioning and Heater Module Assembly Removal and Installation .
- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Leak test the fittings using J 39400-A . See Special Tools .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LE5, L61) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LNF) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 Fill) .
NOTE:
Verify that the orifice plate is correctly positioned in the HVAC module. Verify that the lower HVAC case is properly positioned and is fully seated on the HVAC module. Install new screws that will secure the lower HVAC case to the HVAC module.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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NOTE:
Verify that the heater core cover is properly positioned and is fully seated on the HVAC module. Install new screws that secure the heater core cover to the HVAC module.