Equinox AWD V6-3.4L VIN F (2006)
8. Install protective caps to the TXV, the liquid line, and the compressor hose to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Remove the protective caps from the TXV, the liquid line, and the compressor hose.
2. Install new sealing washers to the evaporator outlet hose, liquid line, and the compressor hose.
3. Install the evaporator outlet hose and the liquid line to the TXV.
4. Install the evaporator outlet hose and the liquid line nut to the TXV.
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.
5. Install the evaporator outlet hose to the compressor hose.
6. Install the evaporator outlet hose nut to the evaporator outlet hose.
Tighten the nut to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
