Buick Regal: Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement (LTG)
Removal Procedure
1. Recover the refrigerant.
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Air Cleaner Assembly(1) - Remove.
3. Front Compartment Air Deflector - Remove.
4. Front Wheelhouse Liner-Right Side - Remove.
5. Front Bumper Fascia - Remove.
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Engine Mount-Right Side(3) - Remove.
7.
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose(1)@Air Conditioning Condenser - Remove.
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Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(1) - Remove.
9. Remove and DISCARD the sealing washer.(2).
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Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(1)@Front End Upper Tie Bar - Remove.
11.
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Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(1)@Front Compartment Inner Side Rail - Remove.
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose(1)@Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube - Remove.
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Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Nut(2) - Remove.
14. Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(1)@Front Compartment Inner Side Rail - Remove.
15.
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Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Nut(3) - Remove.
16. Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(2) - Remove.
17. Remove and DISCARD the sealing washer.(1)[2x].
Installation Procedure
1.
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Install NEW sealing washers.(1)[2x].
2. Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(2) - Install.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
3. Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Nut(3) - Install and tighten19 N.m (14 lb ft).
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Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(1)@Front Compartment Inner Side Rail - Install.
5. Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Nut(2) - Install and tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in).
6.
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose(1)@Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube - Install.
7.
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Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(1)@Front Compartment Inner Side Rail - Install.
8.
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Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(1)@Front End Upper Tie Bar - Install.
9.
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Install NEW sealing washers.(2).
10. Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(1) - Install.
11.
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose(1)@Air Conditioning Condenser - Install.
12.
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Engine Mount-Right Side(3) - Install.
13.
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Air Cleaner Assembly(1) - Install.
14. Recharge the refrigerant.
15. Inspect for refrigerant leaks.
16. Front Bumper Fascia - Install.
17. Front Wheelhouse Liner-Right Side - Install.
18. Front Compartment Air Deflector - Install.
AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR TUBE REPLACEMENT (LGX)
Removal Procedure
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Front Compartment Air Deflector - Remove.
3. Front Wheelhouse Liner-Right Side - Remove.
4. Front Bumper Fascia - Remove.
5.
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Engine Mount-Right Side(2) - Remove.
6.
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose(1)@Air Conditioning Condenser - Remove.
7.
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Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(1) - Remove.
8. Remove and DISCARD the sealing washer.(2).
9.
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Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(1)@Front End Upper Tie Bar - Remove.
10.
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Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(1)@Front Compartment Inner Side Rail - Remove.
11.
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose(1)@Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube - Remove.
12.
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Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Nut(2) - Remove.
13. Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(1)@Front Compartment Inner Side Rail - Remove.
14.
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Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Nut(3) - Remove.
15. Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(2) - Remove.
16. Remove and DISCARD the sealing washer.(1)[2x]
Installation Procedure
1.
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Install NEW sealing washers.(1)[2x].
2. Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(2) - Install.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
3. Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Nut(3) - Install and tighten 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
4.
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Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(1)@Front Compartment Inner Side Rail - Install.
5. Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Nut(2) - Install and tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in).
6.
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose(1)@Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube - Install.
7.
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Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(1)@Front Compartment Inner Side Rail - Install.
8.
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Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(1)@Front End Upper Tie Bar - Install.
9.
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Install NEW sealing washers.(2).
10. Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube(1) - Install.
11.
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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose(1)@Air Conditioning Condenser - Install.
12.
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Engine Mount-Right Side(2) - Install.
13. Recharge the refrigerant.
14. Inspect for refrigerant leaks.
15. Front Bumper Fascia - Install.
16. Front Wheelhouse Liner-Right Side - Install.
17. Front Compartment Air Deflector - Install.
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Preliminary Procedure
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Radiator Air Lower Baffle Replacement.
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Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module - Remove.
2.
{ If equipped }Auxiliary Heater Core(2) - Remove.
3.
Heater Core(1) - Remove.
4.
Heater and Air Conditi
Air Conditioning Evaporator Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Case Replacement - Remove.
2.
Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Upper Case Bolt(1) -
Remove[11x].
3. Heater and Air Cond
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Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic
procedure: Refer to Diagnostic System
Check - Vehicle
Review the description of Strategy Based Diagnosis: Strategy Based
Diagnosis
An overview of each diagnostic category can be found here: Refer to
Fluid Leak Diagnosis
General Method
1. Verify that the leak is transmission fluid.
2. Thoroughly clean the suspected leak area.
3. Operate the vehicle for 24 km (15 mi), or until normal operating temperatures
are reached.
4. Park the vehicle over clean paper or cardboard.
5. Shut OFF the engine.
6. Look for fluid
