Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube with Auxiliary Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement

Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube with Auxiliary Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement

Special Tools

J 38185 Hose Clamp Pliers

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the engine cooling fan.
2. Remove the accumulator.
3. Remove the passenger side wheel house splash shield.
4. Loosen but DO NOT remove driver side body mount bolts.
5. Remove passenger side body mount bolts.
6. Slowly lift the passenger side of the body off the frame, and support.




7. Remove auxiliary heater hose clamps (1).




8. Remove auxiliary a/c evaporator nuts (2).
9. Remove auxiliary a/c and heater hose bracket nuts (3).
10. Remove auxiliary a/c and heater hose bracket bolt (4).
11. Remove auxiliary air conditioning evaporator & heater tube assembly (5).

Installation Procedure




1. Install auxiliary air conditioning evaporator & heater tube assembly

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.

2. Install auxiliary a/c and heater hose bracket bolt (4) and tighten to 6 Nm (5 lb in).
3. Install auxiliary a/c and heater hose bracket nuts (3) and tighten to 7 Nm (6 lb in).
4. Install auxiliary a/c evaporator nut (2) and tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).





5. Install auxiliary heater hose clamps (1).
6. Install rear auxiliary heater hose clamp (1).
7. Slowly and carefully lower the passenger side of the body onto the frame.
8. Install passenger side body mount bolts and tighten to 140 Nm (103 lb ft).
9. Tighten driver side body mount bolts and tighten to 140 Nm (103 lb ft).
10. Install the passenger side wheel house splash shield.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Install the accumulator.
13. Install the engine cooling fan.