Evaporator Tube Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the air cleaner.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
3. Remove the evaporator tube (2) from the evaporator.
4. Remove the O-ring seal.
5. Remove the grille.
6. Remove the evaporator tube (2) from the condenser (4).
7. Remove the O-ring seal.
8. Remove the evaporator tube from the auxiliary A/C evaporator underbody front tube assembly (if equipped).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Coat the O-ring seal with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
2. Install the new O-ring seal.
3. Install the evaporator tube (2) to the condenser (4).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Tighten the evaporator tube (2) to the condenser (4).

Tighten
Tighten the evaporator tube connectors (3) to 27.5 N.m (20 lb ft).

5. Install the grille.
6. Coat the O-ring with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
7. Install the new O-ring seal.
8. Install the evaporator tube to the evaporator.

Tighten
Tighten the evaporator tube connectors (3) to 27.5 N.m (20 lb ft).

9. Install the evaporator tube to the auxiliary A/C evaporator underbody front tube assembly (if equipped).

Tighten
Tighten the evaporator tube to the auxiliary A/C evaporator to 27.5 N.m (20 lb ft).

10. Evacuate and charge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
11. Ensure that no leaks exist in the system.
12. Install the air cleaner.