Evaporator Tube Replacement (With RPO Code C69)

EVAPORATOR TUBE REPLACEMENT ((WITH RPO CODE C69)

TOOLS REQUIRED
- J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
- J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the air cleaner.
2. Remove the accumulator.
3. Remove the grille.




4. Loosen the evaporator tube nut at the evaporator.
5. Remove the evaporator tube (2) from the evaporator.
6. Remove the O-ring seal.
7. Loosen the evaporator tube nut at the condenser.
8. Remove the evaporator tube (2) from the condenser (4).
9. Remove the O-ring seal.
10. Remove the right front tire.
11. Use the J 38778 to remove the retainers from the splash shield.
12. Remove the splash shield from the wheelhouse.
13. Remove the nut at the auxiliary evaporator tube block fitting.
14. Remove the evaporator tube from the auxiliary evaporator tube.
15. Remove the O-ring seal.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Remove the evaporator tube.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the new O-ring seal.
2. Install the evaporator tube (2) to the condenser (4).
3. Tighten the evaporator tube nut (3) to the condenser (4).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (20 lb ft).

4. Install the new O-ring seal.
5. Install the evaporator tube to the evaporator.
6. Tighten the evaporator tube nut at the evaporator.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (20 lb ft).

7. Raise the vehicle.Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
8. Install the new O-ring seal.
9. Install the evaporator tube to the auxiliary evaporator tube.
10. Install the auxiliary evaporator tube block fitting nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (20 lb ft).

11. Install the splash shield to the wheelhouse.
12. Install the retainers to the splash shield.
13. Install the right front tire.
14. Install the accumulator.
15. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.
16. Install the grille.
17. Install the air cleaner.