Evaporator Tube

Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement

Tools Required
- J 26549-E Orifice Tube Remover
- J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

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




2. Loosen the evaporator tube (5) from the evaporator.
3. Loosen the auxiliary evaporator tube (7) from the auxiliary piping.
4. Remove the evaporator tube nut from the condenser.
5. Remove the nuts (1, 2) retaining the evaporator tube to the fender.
6. Remove the washer solvent container.
7. Remove the coolant recovery tank.
8. Remove the evaporator tube using J 26549-E.
9. Remove the O-ring seal and discard.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the new O-ring seal.




2. Install the evaporator tube.
3. Connect the evaporator tube to the evaporator (5).

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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Connect the auxiliary evaporator tube to the auxiliary piping.

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

5. Connect the evaporator tube to the condenser.

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

6. Install the coolant recovery tank.
7. Install the washer solvent container.
8. Install the nuts (1, 2) retaining the evaporator tube to the fender.

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

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