Malibu V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
Remove or Disconnect
1. Recover refrigerant. Refer to Recovery.
2. Discharge tube from condenser and switch connection on discharge tube.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Right front tire/wheel and lower closeout panel.
5. Partially remove splash shield from fascia.
6. Suction hose (accumulator to compressor) at accumulator.
7. Block fitting at the rear head of the compressor.
8. Compressor/condenser hose assembly.
Important
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Remove and discard all used O-ring seals and sealing washers.
Install or Connect
1. Compressor/condenser hose assembly.
2. Block fitting at the rear head of the compressor.
Tighten
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Bolt to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
3. Suction hose (accumulator to compressor) at accumulator.
Tighten
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Nut to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
4. Splash shield to fascia.
5. Right front tire/wheel and lower closeout panel.
6. Lower vehicle.
Tighten
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Nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
7. Discharge tube to condenser, switch connection on discharge tube.
8. Evacuate and charge A/C system. Refer to Evacuation.
9. Check system operation and leak test. Refer to Refrigerant Leak Testing.
