Evaporator Tube Replacement - Auxiliary Side

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the auxiliary evaporator side inlet tube from the auxiliary evaporator rear tube (3).
4. Remove the O-ring seal.




5. Remove the auxiliary evaporator side inlet tube from the auxiliary evaporator front tube (2).
6. Remove the O-ring seal.




7. Remove the bolts (1) that retain the clips on the auxiliary side inlet tube (3) to the body.
8. Remove the auxiliary evaporator side inlet tube (3) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the auxiliary evaporator side inlet tube (3) to the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolts that retain the clips on the auxiliary evaporator side inlet tube (3) to the body.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts that retain the clips on the auxiliary evaporator side inlet tube (3) to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

3. Install the new O-ring seal.
Coat the O-ring seal with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.




4. Install the auxiliary evaporator side inlet tube to the auxiliary evaporator front inlet tube (2).

Tighten
Tighten the auxiliary evaporator side inlet tube to the auxiliary evaporator front inlet tube to 27.5 N.m (20 lb ft).

5. Install the new O-ring seal.
Coat the O-ring seal with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.




6. Install the auxiliary evaporator-side inlet tube (3) to the auxiliary evaporator rear tube.

Tighten
Tighten the auxiliary evaporator side inlet tube (3) to the auxiliary evaporator rear tube to 27.5 N.m (20 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
9. Ensure that no leaks exist in the system. Refer to Leak Testing. Leak Testing