Buick Regal: 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 Conditioning Evaporator Case Bolt(1) - Remove[5x].
5.
Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator Case(1) - Remove.
6. Unlock the retaining tabs.
7. Transfer components as necessary.
Installation Procedure
1.
NOTE: This step only needs to be performed if the vehicle is equipped
with an
auxiliary heater core.
Cut out the auxiliary heater core cover along the marked line (1) from the
new heater and air conditioning
evaporator case.
2.
Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator Case(1) - Install.
3.
CAUTION: Fastener Caution
Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Bolt(1) - Install and tighten[5x]
2.5N.m (22 lb in).
4.
Heater Core(1) - Install.
5.
{ If equipped }Auxiliary Heater Core(2) - Install.
6. Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module - Install.
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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
Preliminary Procedure
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Replacement.
Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Bolt
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Tighten
1.5 N.m (13 lb in)
Floor Front Air Ou
SPECIAL TOOLS
BO-38185
J-38185
Hose Clamp Pliers
GE-8800
J-43600
ACR 2000 Air
Conditioning
Service Center
GE-39400-A
J-39400-A
Halogen Leak
Detector
GE-41447
J-41447
R-134a/R123yf
A/C Tracer Dye -
SEE MORE:
For automatic transmission AF50, the identification plate is on the top of
the transmission housing.
Aisin Warner transmission type
Fabrication line 1 = 000001 - 500000 Fabrication line 2 = 500001 -
999999
Transmission type (AF50)
Model code
GM parts number
Production serial number
16 = Y
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault