Evaporator Tube Replacement - Auxiliary
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes (3) from the condenser tube (2) and the accumulator (5).
3. Loosen the right front wheelhouse to gain access to the clamp behind the wheelhouse. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
5. Remove the retaining nut (2) and the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes (3) from the auxiliary HVAC module.
6. Remove the heater/A/C tubes retaining nut (4) from the stud (1) at the frame (6).
7. Remove the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes (3) from the clamps (5).
8. Remove the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes to the vehicle.
2. Install the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes (3) to the clamps (5).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the heater/A/C tubes retaining nut (4) to the stud (1) at the frame (6).
Tighten
Tighten the heater/A/C tubes retaining nut to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
4. Install the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes (2, 3) and the retaining nut to the auxiliary HVAC module.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
5. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
6. Install the right front wheelhouse. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
7. Install the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes (3) to the condenser tube (2) and the accumulator (5).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
8. Recharge the refrigerant to the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
9. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.