Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the cap or tape from the rear evaporator tube and evaporator.
Install a new O-ring to the evaporator tube. Refer to O-RING REPLACEMENT .
Position the rear evaporator tube with the accumulator hose bracket and install the assembly to the evaporator.

Fig 1: Positioning Rear Evaporator Tube With Accumulator Hose Bracket
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Tighten the bolt which secures the accumulator hose to the evaporator.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
Remove the cap or tape from the front evaporator tube.
Install a new O-ring to the evaporator tube. Refer to O-RING REPLACEMENT .

Fig 2: Installing Accumulator Hose To Evaporator
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the bolt which secures the front evaporator tube to the rear evaporator tube.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Bolt Front Evaporator Tube To Rear Evaporator Tube
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the heater pipe bracket to the cowl stud.

Fig 4: Installing Heater Pipe Bracket Retaining Nut

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Install the heater pipe bracket retaining nut.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical.
Install the battery heat shield. Refer to BATTERY HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
Install the battery. Refer to BATTERY REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .