Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J (2002)
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
4. Ensure that the liquid line is bottomed out into the A/C refrigerant filter.
Tighten
Tighten the A/C refrigerant filter nuts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
5. Evacuate charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
6. Leak test the A/C refrigerant filter.
7. Install the right front fender liner.
8. Lower the vehicle.