Condenser Tube Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the air cleaner and duct assembly.
2. Remove the cross vehicle brace, it equipped.
3. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. See Refrigerant, A/C - Service and Repair.
4. Remove the vacuum brake booster.
5. Remove the liquid line/suction line from the bracket.
6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
7. Remove the lower air deflector.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector to the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
9. Remove the liquid line nut at the condenser.




10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove the liquid line nut at the orifice.
12. Disconnect the transmission shift cable retainer at the strut tower and position aside the transmission shift cable.

IMPORTANT: Use care when removing the tube.

13. Remove the liquid line.
14. Remove and discard the O-rings.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: The new O-ring seals must be lubricated with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.




1. Install new O-ring seals onto the liquid line.
2. Install the liquid tine into place.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the liquid line nut at the orifice.

Tighten
Tighten the liquid line nut to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).




4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
5. Install the liquid line nut at the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the liquid line nut to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

6. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
7. Install the lower air deflector.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Route transmission shift cable into position and connect the transmission shift cable retainer at the strut tower.
10. Install the liquid line/suction line into the bracket.
11. Install the vacuum brake booster.
12. Evacuate and charge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. See Refrigerant, A/C - Service and Repair.
13. Inspect the system for leaks. Refer to Leak Testing. Testing and Inspection
14. Install the cross vehicle brace, if equipped.
15. Install the air cleaner and duct assembly.