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Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Make sure the HVAC module seals are flush and even as they meet their mating surfaces. This will reduce the chance of leaks and ensure proper fit.
  1. Inspect the front of dash seal for proper alignment.
  2. Inspect the seal mating surfaces to ensure there are no obstructions.
  3. Position the HVAC module in the vehicle.
  4. Install, but do not tighten, the seal nuts to the front of dash.
  5. Install the instrument panel tie bar. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL TIE BAR REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Dash Seal Nuts
    G04844333Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
    NOTE: New front of dash seal nuts must be used to prevent leaks.
  6. Tighten the HVAC module seal nuts to the front of dash. Draw the HVAC module to the front of dash evenly by alternating between the seal nuts.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the nuts to 8 N.m (71 lb in). 

    Fig 2: Installing Defroster Duct To HVAC Module
    G04844334Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Install the defroster duct to the HVAC module.
  8. Install the defroster duct retainer to the instrument panel tie bar.
  9. Connect the I/P wire harness clips to the HVAC module.
  10. Connect the blower motor electrical connector to the I/P wire harness.
  11. Connect the blower motor control module electrical connector to the I/P wire harness.
  12. Connect the HVAC module electrical connector to the I/P wire harness.
    Fig 3: Identifying Center I/P Duct Retainers
    G04844335Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  13. Install the center I/P duct to the instrument panel tie bar.
  14. Install the center I/P duct retainers to the instrument panel tie bar.
    Fig 4: Identifying Center Floor Air Outlet & Shift Control Bracket
    G04844336Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  15. Install the center floor air outlet by sliding forward onto the front floor air outlet then down and rearward over the rear floor air outlet.
  16. Install the shift control bracket. Refer to SHIFT CONTROL REPLACEMENT for the AF33-5 transaxle.
  17. Install the I/P retainer. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL RETAINER REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 5: Identifying Heater Inlet Hose Clamp
    G04844337Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  18. Install the heater inlet hose to the heater core.
  19. Install the heater inlet hose clamp to the heater core.
  20. Install the heater outlet hose to heater core outlet.
  21. Install the heater outlet hose clamp to the heater core.
    Fig 6: Identifying Evaporator Outlet Hose & Liquid Line Nut
    G04844338Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  22. Ensure the mating surfaces are clean and free of debris, and install new seal washers to the evaporator outlet hose and the liquid line. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  23. Install the evaporator outlet hose and the liquid line to the TXV.
  24. Install the evaporator outlet hose and liquid line nut to the TXV.

    Tightening torque 

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

  25. Enable the Supplemental Inflatable Restraints (SIR) system. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING .
  26. Fill the coolant. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (LY7 GE 47716 FILL) and DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM (LY7 STATIC FILL) .
  27. Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
  28. Test the affected A/C joints for leaks using J 39400-A.
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