Evaporator Drain Tube: Service and Repair

Evaporator Tube Replacement

Tools Required

J 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 evaporator tube nut (2) from the condenser (1).
3. Remove the evaporator tube (3) from the condenser (1).




4. Remove the evaporator tube nut (1) from the evaporator.
5. Remove the evaporator tube (4) from the evaporator.
6. Remove the evaporator tube (4) from the body retaining clip (3).
7. Remove the evaporator tube (3) from the vehicle.
8. Discard all of the used sealing washers.
9. Cap all of the open connections.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the new sealing washers.
2. Install the evaporator tube (4) to the body retaining clip (3).
3. Install the evaporator tube (4) to the evaporator.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the evaporator tube nut (1) to the evaporator.

Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

5. Install the evaporator tube (3) to the condenser (1).




6. Install the evaporator tube nut (2) to the condenser (1).

Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

7. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
8. Leak test the fittings of the components using the J 39400-A.