Evaporator Outlet Line

Evaporator Outlet Line - 2.5L, 3.0L (4V)













Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Recover the refrigerant.

3. Remove the RH lower engine splash shield.





4. Remove the A/C compressor suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

5. Detach the wire harness clip from the evaporator outlet line.

6. Remove the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seals.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

7. Detach the evaporator outlet line from the receiver/drier bracket.

8. Remove the evaporator outlet line.

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals and a new O-ring seal.

- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

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