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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Liquid Line, Battery Box & Ground Lug
    GM1327522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Route the liquid line below the battery box and the ground lug.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Connect the negative battery cable nut to the wheelhouse.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Liquid Line Nut On Condenser
    GM1646753Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the protective caps from the condenser, the evaporator outlet hose, and the TXV.
  4. Install the new sealing washer to the liquid line. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  5. Route the condenser end of the liquid line into position.
  6. Install the liquid line to the condenser.
    7. NOTE: Use a large pair of pliers to hold the fitting while tightening the nut. Be careful not to twist the line.
  7. Install the liquid line nut to the condenser.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    8. Fig 3: View Of Liquid Line Bolt On Body
    GM1646751Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the bolt to retain the liquid line to the body.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    9. Fig 4: View Of Evaporator Outlet Hose & Liquid Line At TXV
    GM1646735Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the protective cap from the TXV, the liquid line, and the evaporator outlet hose.
  10. Install new seal washers to the liquid line and the evaporator outlet hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  11. Install the liquid line and the evaporator outlet hose to the TXV.
  12. Install the liquid line and evaporator outlet hose retainer plate nut to the TXV.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

    13. Fig 5: View Of Battery Box & Components
    GM1327520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the four battery box bolts to the inside of the battery box.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

  14. Install the battery box bolt to the outside of the battery box.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (86 lb in).

  15. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
    16. Fig 6: View Of Liquid Line Nut On Strut Tower
    GM1646749Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the liquid line to the strut tower.
  17. Install the liquid line nut to the strut tower.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  18. Connect the harness and vent hose retainers to the liquid line.
  19. Install the surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement .
  20. Install the washer bottle. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement .
  21. Install the left headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (Torrent) or Headlamp Replacement (Equinox) .
  22. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  23. Test the affected A/C joints for leaks using J 39400-A  . See Special Tools .
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