Evaporator Tube

EVAPORATOR TUBE REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the battery.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.







3. Remove the evaporator tube retaining screw.
4. Remove the evaporator tube clip from the accumulator.
5. Remove the evaporator tube from the evaporator.
6. Remove the O-ring seal and discard.
7. Remove the lower radiator hose.







8. Remove the evaporator tube from the condenser.
9. Remove the O-ring seal.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install a new O-ring seal.







2. Install the evaporator tube to the condenser.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Vehicle Damage Warnings


Tighten
Tighten the evaporator tube to...........................28 N.m (21 lb ft).

3. Install the lower radiator hose.
4. Install a new O-ring seal.







5. Install the evaporator tube to the evaporator.

Tighten
Tighten the evaporator tube to.........................28 N.m (21 lb ft).

6. Install the evaporator tube clip to the accumulator.
7. Install the evaporator tube retaining screw.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to.............................1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

8. Install the battery.
9. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
10. Leak test the fittings components using the J 39400-A.