Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement - Outlet (C69)

Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement - Outlet (C69)

Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).




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 Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




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





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Connect the evaporator tube (1) to the auxiliary evaporator core and tighten the hose fitting to48 Nm (35 lb ft).
2. Install the evaporator tube retaining nuts (2) to the engine and the body and tighten to6 Nm (53 lb in).




3. Install the bolt retaining the hose (1) to the transmission bracket and tighten to5 Nm (44 lb in).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Install the auxiliary evaporator outlet tube to the compressor hose and tighten the fitting to48 Nm (35 lb ft).
6. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
8. Leak test the fittings of the components using the J 39400-A .