Evaporator Tube Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the left front diagonal brace.
2. Remove the cross vehicle brace if equipped.
3. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. See Refrigerant, A/C - Service and Repair.
4. Remove the liquid/suction line bracket.
5. Remove the vacuum brake booster.
6. Remove the liquid line nut at the orifice.




7. Remove the liquid line at the block fitting.

IMPORTANT: Use care when removing the liquid line.

8. Remove the liquid line.
9. 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 the new O-ring seals onto the liquid line.
2. Install the liquid line into place.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the liquid line at the block fitting.

Tighten
Tighten the liquid line block fitting bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).




4. Install the liquid line nut at the orifice.

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

5. Install the liquid line/suction line bracket.
6. Install the vacuum brake booster.
7. Evacuate and charge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. See Refrigerant, A/C - Service and Repair.
8. Inspect the system for leaks. Refer to Leak Testing. Testing and Inspection
9. Install the cross vehicle brace if equipped.
10. Remove the left front diagonal brace.