Liquid Line Replacement (w/C57)

Liquid Line Replacement (w/C57)

Tools Required

* J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
* J 45689 A/C Quick Connect Joint Tool



Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging) .
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (Left Hand Drive) (Service and Repair)Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (Right Hand Drive) (Service and Repair) .
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wiper motor.
5. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector.
6. Remove the surge tank outlet hose bracket nuts from the cowl.
7. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose.
8. Remove the brake booster. Refer to Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement (LHD) (Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement (LHD))Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement (RHD) (Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement (RHD)) .
9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .




10. Remove the liquid line quick connect fitting from the condenser tube. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement (Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement) .
11. Disconnect the liquid line from the condenser tube.




12. Remove the liquid line quick connect fitting (1) from the evaporator. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement (Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement) .
13. Disconnect the liquid line from the evaporator.
14. Remove and discard the O-rings from the liquid line. Refer to O-Ring Replacement (Service and Repair) .



Installation Procedure





1. Install new O-rings to the liquid line. Refer to O-Ring Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Connect the liquid line to the evaporator.
3. Install a quick connect fitting (1) to the liquid line at the evaporator. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement (Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement) .
4. Connect the liquid line to the condenser tube.
5. Install a quick connect fitting to the liquid line at the condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement (Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement) .
6. Install the brake booster. Refer to Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement (LHD) (Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement (LHD))Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement (RHD) (Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement (RHD)) .
7. Reposition the surge tank outlet hose to the installed position.




8. Install the surge tank outlet hose bracket nuts to the cowl.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .



Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

9. Connect the engine harness electrical connector.
10. Connect the electrical connector to the wiper motor.
11. Install the surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (Left Hand Drive) (Service and Repair)Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (Right Hand Drive) (Service and Repair) .
12. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) .
13. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging) .
14. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .