Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement - Outlet (Rear)

Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement - Outlet (C69)

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the engine cover.




3. Remove the auxiliary evaporator outlet tube (1) from the compressor hose (3).
4. Remove the retaining nut form the engine.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




6. Remove the auxiliary evaporator tube (1) retaining nuts (2) from the body.
7. Remove the bolt retaining the auxiliary evaporator outlet tube to the transmission bracket.
8. Remove the auxiliary evaporator outlet tube from the auxiliary evaporator.
9. Remove the evaporator tube from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. Connect the evaporator tube (1) to the auxiliary evaporator core.

Tighten the hose fitting to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

2. Install the evaporator tube retaining nuts (2) to the engine and the body.

Tighten the retaining nuts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).




3. Install the bolt retaining the hose (1) to the transmission bracket.

Tighten the retaining bolt to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Install the auxiliary evaporator outlet tube to the compressor hose.

Tighten the fitting to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

6. Install the engine cover.
7. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
8. Leak test the fittings of the components using the J 39400-A.