Auxiliary Evaporator Outlet and Inlet Line

AUXILIARY EVAPORATOR OUTLET AND INLET LINE

Removal

CAUTION: It may be necessary to cut the underbody auxiliary line(s) being serviced into sections to facilitate removal. Make sure to correctly identify the line(s) being serviced before carrying out any cutting of the line(s).

NOTE: Lay out the new lines in vehicle position to assist in the installation.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the RH fender splash shield.
3. Remove the RH rear wheel.







4. NOTE: If only one auxiliary evaporator line is to be removed, disconnect only the desired line.

At the rear of the vehicle, disconnect the evaporator line spring lock coupling(s).
- Discard the O-ring seals.







5. Remove the five line bracket retaining nuts.







6. CAUTION: Pull the bracket off the stud before attempting to pry it off the lines to prevent component damage.

Remove the five line brackets by inserting a screwdriver in the stud hole and twisting.







7. NOTE: If only one auxiliary evaporator line is to be removed, disconnect only the desired line.

Disconnect the auxiliary evaporator line fitting(s).
- Discard the O-ring seals.

8. Remove and discard the auxiliary evaporator line(s).

Installation







1. Connect the rear auxiliary evaporator inlet line fitting(s).
2. Snap the rear auxiliary evaporator line(s) into the line brackets.







3. Install and connect the front auxiliary evaporator line(s) through the wheel well.
4. Snap the rear auxiliary evaporator inlet line into the brackets.







5. Install the brackets over the studs and loosely install the nuts.







6. CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.

Connect the two auxiliary evaporator inlet lines.







7. CAUTION: Use a wrench on each side of the fitting to prevent damage to the A/C fitting.

Connect the two auxiliary evaporator inlet lines.







8. CAUTION: Overtightening of the nut will cause the stud to break away from the floor pan.

Tighten the five bracket nuts.

9. Install the right-hand rear wheel.
10. Install the right-hand fender splash shield.
11. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
12. Evacuate, leak test and charge the A/C system.