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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 🢒 Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 2015189 Size: SH
  1. Discharge and recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
  2. Remove the evaporator inlet and outlet hoses from the evaporator tube assembly.
  3. Remove the grommet and insulator.
  4. Remove the two bolts (2) and expansion valve (1) from the evaporator.
  5. Remove and discard the O-rings.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2015189 Size: SH
  1. Install new O-rings coated with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil to the evaporator and expansion valve.
  2. Install the expansion valve (1) and evaporator tube assembly to the evaporator.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the two bolts (2) to the expansion valve.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts (2) to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

  4. Install the evaporator inlet and outlet hoses.
  5. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
  6. Operate the A/C system. Inspect for refrigerant leaks. Refer to Leak Testing.