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Installation Procedure

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  1. Secure the new air conditioning refrigerant temperature sensor to the wire that was secured to the air conditioning refrigerant temperature sensor side.
  2. Fig 1: Refrigerant Temperature Sensor
    GM2851722Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Pull the wire exiting the newly drilled hole, routing the air conditioning refrigerant temperature sensor (1) back into the air conditioning and heater module assembly (2).
  4. Fig 2: Refrigerant Temperature Sensor Harness Grommet
    GM2851619Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the air conditioning refrigerant temperature sensor harness grommet (1) back into the top of the air conditioning and heater module assembly (2).
  6. Fig 3: Air Conditioning Refrigerant Temperature Sensor Connector
    GM2851615Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Connect the air conditioning refrigerant temperature sensor connector (1).
  8. Fig 4: Refrigerant Temperature Sensor
    GM2851890Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Use a pair of long needle nose pliers to grip the air conditioning refrigerant temperature sensor at the plastic base (1), and insert air conditioning refrigerant temperature sensor into the center of the evaporator core (2).
  10. Perform the air conditioning refrigerant temperature sensor calibration check using the scan tool.
  11. Install 1 1/4 (32 mm) inch plug (P/N 94535734) into the newly drilled hole.
  12. Apply silicon sealer (GM#88861417) around the perimeter of the plug.
  13. Install the right side instrument panel insulator. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL INSULATOR REPLACEMENT (WITH RPO SLT) , INSTRUMENT PANEL INSULATOR REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT RPO SLT) .
  14. Install the instrument panel inflatable restraint module. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT MODULE REPLACEMENT .
  15. Install the instrument panel compartment door assembly. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT DOOR REPLACEMENT (WITH RPO SLT) .