Evaporator Tube Replacement - Inlet
EVAPORATOR TUBE REPLACEMENT - INLETTOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
3. Remove the wiper motor module.
4. Remove the clamp nut from the evaporator inlet tube.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C pressure sensor.
6. Remove the A/C pressure sensor from the evaporator inlet tube.
7. Remove the nut that secures the evaporator outlet tube to the TXV.
8. Disconnect the evaporator outlet tube from the TXV.
9. Disconnect the evaporator inlet tube from the evaporator outlet tube.
IMPORTANT: Cap or tape the A/C refrigerant components immediately to prevent system contamination.
10. Cap or tape off the TXV.
11. Remove the bolt that secures the evaporator inlet tube to the condenser fitting.
12. Disconnect the evaporator inlet tube from the condenser.
13. Cap or tape off the condenser.
14. Remove the bracket bolt from the evaporator outlet tube.
IMPORTANT: Gently lift up on the evaporator outlet tube bracket to allow enough clearance to slide the evaporator inlet tube underneath.
15. Remove the evaporator inlet tube.
16. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install new sealing washers onto the evaporator inlet tube.
IMPORTANT: Gently lift up on the evaporator outlet tube bracket to allow enough clearance to slide the evaporator inlet tube underneath.
2. Install the evaporator inlet tube.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the bracket bolt to the evaporator outlet tube.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 5.5 N.m (45 lb in).
4. Remove the cap or tape from the condenser.
5. Connect the inlet tube to the condenser.
6. Install the bolt that secures the inlet tube to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
7. Remove the cap or tape from the TXV.
8. Connect the inlet tube to the outlet tube.
9. Connect the outlet tube to the TXV.
10. Install the outlet tube nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
11. Install the inlet tube clamp nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 3.3 N.m (29 lb in).
12. Install the A/C pressure sensor to the inlet tube.
Tighten
Tighten the sensor to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
13. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C pressure sensor.
14. Install the wiper motor module.
15. Install the air cleaner assembly.
16. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
17. Using J 39400-A leak test the fittings of the component.