Evaporator Tube Replacement

EVAPORATOR TUBE REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.




2. Remove the evaporator tube nut from the evaporator.
3. Disconnect the evaporator tube from the evaporator.
4. Remove the evaporator tube nut from the auxiliary A/C tube, if equipped.
5. Disconnect the evaporator tube from the auxiliary A/C tube, if equipped.




6. Remove the right park/turn signal lamp.
7. Remove the grille from the vehicle.
8. Remove the evaporator tube nut from the condenser.
9. Disconnect the evaporator tube from the condenser.
10. Remove the evaporator tube from the vehicle.
11. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap all of the open connections.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect the evaporator tube to the condenser using new sealing washers.




2. Install the evaporator tube nut to the condenser.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

3. Install the grille to the vehicle.
4. Install the right park/turn signal lamp.
5. Connect the evaporator tube to the auxiliary A/C tube using new sealing washers, if equipped.
6. Install the evaporator tube nut to the auxiliary A/C tube, if equipped.

Tighten the nut to 16 N.m(12 lb ft).

7. Install the evaporator tube to the evaporator.




8. Install the evaporator tube nut to the evaporator.

Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

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