GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 1772430  Size: MF

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Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the air cleaner intake duct from the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .

1

A/C Compressor and Condenser Connector

Tip

  1. Insert 2 small screwdrivers into the 2 slots of the compressor hose and suction line connector and release locking tabs.
  2. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the evaporator hose assembly and discard O-rings. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .

2

A/C Compressor Hose Clip Bracket Bolt

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

3

A/C Compressor Hose Nut

Tip
Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose.

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

4

Sealing Washer

Tip
Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

5

A/C Compressor Hose Bolt

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

6

Sealing Washer

Tip
Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

7

A/C Compressor Hose Assembly

Tip

  1. Note routing of the A/C compressor hose to ensure proper routing.
  2. Using J 39400 leak test A/C compressor hose connections.