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

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the HVAC module assembly. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement.

    2. Object Number: 2015192 Size: SH
  2. Remove the four screws (1).

    3. Object Number: 2015193 Size: SH
  3. Disengage the four clips (1) and remove the lower heater case (2).

    4. Object Number: 2015196 Size: SH
  4. Disengage the clamp (2).
  5. Remove the evaporator (1).
  6. Remove the two bolts and the expansion valve from the evaporator.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

    Note: If the evaporator was replaced add 400 ml (1.35 fl oz) of compressor oil.

    Install new O-rings lubricated with 525 viscosity mineral oil.

  1. Install the expansion valve to the evaporator. Secure with the 2 bolts.

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


    Object Number: 2015196 Size: SH
  2. Engage the clamp (2) and install the evaporator (1) to the HVAC module assembly.

    3. Object Number: 2015202 Size: SH
  3. Engage the four clips (1) and install the lower heater case (2).

    4. Object Number: 2015192 Size: SH
  4. Install the four screws (1).
  5. Install the HVAC module assembly. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement.