Condenser to Evaporator Line

CONDENSER TO EVAPORATOR LINE







Removal and Installation

NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

All vehicles
1. Recover the refrigerant.

2. NOTE: The condenser outlet fitting on diesel vehicles is sealed with an O-ring seal only and is not equipped with a gasket seal.

Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal (if equipped).
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

Vehicles with 4.6L, 5.4L or 6.8L engine
3. Remove the engine air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet tube.

Vehicles with auxiliary A/C
4. Remove the 3 condenser-to-evaporator line bracket screws and the 3 condenser-to-evaporator line brackets.
5. Detach the condenser-to-evaporator line clip.
6. Disconnect the auxiliary evaporator inlet line fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

All vehicles
7. Remove the evaporator inlet fitting bracket screw.
- To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).

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

Disconnect the evaporator inlet fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).

9. Remove the condenser-to-evaporator line.
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new gasket seal (if equipped) and new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

11. Evacuate, leak test and charge the A/C system.