Evaporator Tube Replacement - Outlet

EVAPORATOR TUBE REPLACEMENT - OUTLET

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Disconnect the cruise control module electrical connector.
3. Reposition cruise control module aside.




4. Remove the cruise control module mounting bracket bolts.
5. Remove the cruise control module mounting bracket.
6. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
7. Remove the wiper motor module.




8. Remove the evaporator outlet tube to TXV nut.
9. Disconnect the evaporator outlet tube from the TXV.
10. Disconnect the evaporator inlet tube from the evaporator outlet tube.
11. Cap or tape off the TXV.

IMPORTANT: Cap or tape off the open A/C components immediately to prevent system contamination.




12. Remove the evaporator outlet tube bracket bolt.




13. Remove the suction hose to evaporator outlet tube fitting bolt.
14. Disconnect the evaporator outlet tube from the suction hose.
15. Cap or tape off the suction hose.
16. Remove the evaporator outlet tube.
17. Remove and discard the sealing washers.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install new sealing washers to the evaporator outlet tube.
2. Install the evaporator outlet tube.
3. Remove the cap or tape from the suction hose.
4. Connect the evaporator outlet tube to the suction hose.




5. Install the suction hose to evaporator outlet tube bolt.

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

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.

6. Connect the evaporator inlet tube to the evaporator outlet tube.
7. Remove the cap or tape from the TXV.
8. Connect the evaporator outlet tube to the TXV.




9. Install the evaporator outlet tube to TXV nut.

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




10. Install the evaporator outlet tube bracket bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 5.5 N.m (49 lb in).

11. Install the air cleaner assembly.
12. Install the wiper motor module.




13. Install the cruise control module mounting bracket.
14. Install the cruise control module mounting bracket bolts.

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

15. Install the cruise control module in the mounting bracket.
16. Connect the cruise control module electrical connector.
17. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
18. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.