Evaporator Tube Replacement

EVAPORATOR TUBE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39500 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling and Recharging (ACR4) System

1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the A/C evaporator tube from the condenser.




3. Remove the evaporator line fastener.




4. Remove the A/C evaporator tube from the evaporator.




5. Remove the A/C evaporator tube clips.
6. Remove the A/C evaporator tube from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Electronic Halogen Leak Detector

1. Position the A/C evaporator tube in the vehicle.
2. Install the A/C evaporator tube clips.




3. Install the A/C evaporator tube to the evaporator.





NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the evaporator line fastener.

Tighten
Tighten the A/C evaporator tube connection to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).




5. Install the A/C evaporator tube to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the connection to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

6. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
7. Test the A/C system for leaks using the J 39400-A. Refer to Leak Testing.