Condenser to Evaporator Line

CONDENSER TO EVAPORATOR LINE

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Part 2:

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Refrigerant compressor oil (mineral oil) should be used to lubricate R-134a refrigerant system O-ring seals only and should not be added to the R-134a refrigerant system as an A/C compressor lubricant. PAG refrigerant compressor oil only should be used as an A/C compressor lubricant.

NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the wiper motor and pivot assembly.
4. Remove the 2 fresh air inlet duct nuts.
5. Remove the fresh air inlet duct.
6. Disconnect the evaporator inlet fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

7. Disconnect the evaporator core orifice access fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

8. Remove the evaporator outlet line bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

9. Remove the 2 condenser-to-evaporator line bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

10. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

11. Remove the auxiliary line fitting nut.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

12. Remove the condenser-to-evaporator line.
13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean mineral oil.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

14. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.