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.
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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).
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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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DTC B3031
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.
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Valve and Seat Grinding
Valve Measurement and Reconditioning Overview
Proper valve service is critical to engine performance. Therefore, all
detailed measurement procedures must be
followed to identify components that are out of specification.
If the measurement procedures reveal that the valve or valve seat must
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