Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the protective caps from the evaporator pipe and ensure the seal areas are clean, dry and lint free.
- Install new O-rings to the evaporator pipes. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
- Remove the protective caps from the TXV.
- Install the TXV and the backing plate to the evaporator pipes.
- Install the TXV bolts to the backing plate.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Remove the protective cap from the liquid line.
- Install a new seal washer to the liquid line. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
- Install the liquid line to the TXV.
- Install the liquid line nut to the TXV.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Remove the protective cap from the evaporator outlet hose.
- Install a new seal washer to the evaporator outlet hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
- Install the evaporator outlet hose to the TXV.
- Install the evaporator outlet hose nut to the TXV.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Connect the refrigerant low temperature sensor to the engine harness.
- Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Test the affected A/C joints for leaks using J 39400-A . See Special Tools .
IMPORTANT:
Use only lint free cloths to wipe parts. Do not allow any solvent to enter evaporator or hoses.
NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
in Cautions and Notices.