Safety Warning
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Installation Procedure
2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Installation Procedure
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- Secure the new air conditioning refrigerant temperature sensor to the wire that was secured to the air conditioning refrigerant temperature sensor side.
- 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).
- Install the air conditioning refrigerant temperature sensor harness grommet (1) back into the top of the air conditioning and heater module assembly (2).
- Connect the air conditioning refrigerant temperature sensor connector (1).
- 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).
- Perform the air conditioning refrigerant temperature sensor calibration check using the scan tool.
- Install 1 1/4 (32 mm) inch plug (P/N 94535734) into the newly drilled hole.
- Apply silicon sealer (GM#88861417) around the perimeter of the plug.
- Install the right side instrument panel insulator. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL INSULATOR REPLACEMENT (WITH RPO SLT) , INSTRUMENT PANEL INSULATOR REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT RPO SLT) .
- Install the instrument panel inflatable restraint module. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT MODULE REPLACEMENT .
- Install the instrument panel compartment door assembly. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT DOOR REPLACEMENT (WITH RPO SLT) .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.