A/C Module Installation
- Position the A/C module in the vehicle.CAUTION: To avoid damaging the heater core tubes, make sure they do not contact the fire wall opening.
- Slowly raise the A/C module into position and hold it against the fire wall while the screws are installed and tightened from the engine side of the fire wall.
- Align and install the A/C module screws above the fuel filter and at the evaporator flange.
Tighten:
Tighten the A/C module screws to 8 N.m (71 lb-in.).
- Install the A/C module screws adjacent to the heater hoses.
Tighten:
Tighten the A/C module screws to 8 N.m (71 lb-in.).
- Install the evaporator drain hose.
- Install the 2 heater hoses.
- Slide the heater hose clamps into position.
- Install the instrument panel carrier assembly. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTALLATION .
- Install new O-rings on the suction hose and the liquid evaporator pipe at the fire wall and put the pipes back in place.
- Install the retaining nuts that secure the suction hose and the liquid evaporator pipe blocks at the fire wall.
Tighten:
Tighten the suction hose and the liquid evaporator pipe retaining nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb-in.).
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND REFILLING THE COOLING SYSTEM .
- Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Charging Procedures for A/C System .
- Connect the negative battery cable.