Evaporator Tube Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the retaining bolt (1) from the evaporator case.
3. Remove the evaporator tube from the evaporator (5).
4. Remove the O-ring seal.
5. Remove the radiator grille.
6. Remove the evaporator tube from the condenser.
7. If equipped with auxiliary A/C:
7.1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with safety stands.Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
7.2. Remove the evaporator tube (3) from the auxiliary A/C evaporator underbody front tube assembly.
8. Remove the O-ring seal.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the new O-ring seal.
2. Coat the O-ring seal with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the evaporator tube to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the evaporator tube to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
4. Install the radiator grille.
5. Install the new O-ring seal.
6. Coat the O-ring with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
7. Install the evaporator tube to the evaporator (5).
Tighten
Tighten the evaporator tube to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
8. Install the evaporator tube to the auxiliary A/C evaporator underbody front tube assembly, if equipped.
Tighten
Tighten the evaporator tube to 19 N.m (14 lb ft).
8.1. Remove the safety stands.
8.2. Lower the vehicle.
9. Install the retaining bolt (1) to the evaporator case.
Tighten
Tighten the retaining bolt to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
11. Leak test the fittings of the components using the J 39400-A.