Evaporator Tube Replacement - Auxiliary

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Remove the auxiliary evaporator hose (1) from the condenser and the compressor hose (3).
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.





5. Remove the auxiliary evaporator tube (1) retaining nuts (2) from the engine and the body.
6. Remove the bolt retaining the hose to the transmission bracket.
7. Remove the evaporator tube from the rear evaporator hose.
8. Remove the evaporator tube from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




1. Connect the evaporator tube (1) to the vehicle.

Tighten
Tighten the hose fitting to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

2. Install the evaporator tube retaining nuts (2) to the engine and the body.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).




3. Install the bolt (2) retaining the hose to the transmission bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Install the auxiliary compressor/condenser hose connection to the A/C compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

6. Install the engine cover.
7. Recharge the refrigerant to the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.