GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.

  3. Object Number: 556745  Size: SH
  4. Remove the auxiliary evaporator hose (1) from the condenser and the compressor hose (3).
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  6. Object Number: 556747  Size: SH
  7. Remove the auxiliary evaporator tube (1) retaining nuts (2) from the engine and the body.
  8. Remove the bolt retaining the hose to the transmission bracket.
  9. Remove the evaporator tube from the rear evaporator hose.
  10. Remove the evaporator tube from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 556747  Size: SH
  1. Connect the evaporator tube (1) to the vehicle.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the hose fitting to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

  3. Install the evaporator tube retaining nuts (2) to the engine and the body.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining nuts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 556745  Size: SH
  5. Install the bolt retaining the hose (1) the transmission bracket.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Install the auxiliary evaporator hose connection to the A/C compressor.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

  10. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
  11. Recharge the refrigerant to the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .