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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Compressor Hose Nut On Compressor
    GM1646734Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove protective cap from compressor end of the compressor hose and the compressor.
  2. Install new seal washers to the compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  3. Install the compressor hose to the compressor.
  4. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  5. Install the compressor hose nut to the compressor and tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
  6. Connect the electrical connector to the pressure transducer.
  7. Fig 2: View Of Compressor Hose Retainer Nut On Battery Box
    GM1646736Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Position the compressor hose in the vehicle.
  10. Install a new sealing washer to the evaporator outlet hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  11. Install the evaporator outlet hose to the compressor hose.
  12. Install the evaporator outlet hose nut to the evaporator outlet hose and tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
  13. Fig 3: View Of Compressor Hose Nut On Condenser
    GM1646748Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install a new sealing washer to the compressor hose at the condenser.
  15. Install the compressor hose to the condenser.
  16. Install the compressor hose nut to the condenser and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
  17. Install the compressor hose retainer nut to the battery box and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  18. Install the left headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (Torrent) or Headlamp Replacement (Equinox) .
  19. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  20. Test the affected A/C joints for leaks using J 39400-A  . See Special Tools .