Evaporator Outlet Hose Replacement

Evaporator Outlet Hose Replacement

Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector




1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
2. Remove the evaporator outlet hose nut from the evaporator outlet hose.
3. Remove the evaporator outlet hose from the compressor hose.




4. Remove the evaporator outlet hose and liquid line retainer plate nut from the thermal expansion valve (TXV).
5. Remove the evaporator outlet hose and liquid line from the TXV.
6. Remove evaporator outlet hose from the vehicle.
7. Remove and discard the sealing washers from the evaporator outlet hose and the compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement (Sealing Washer Replacement).
8. Install protective caps to the TXV, the liquid line, and the compressor hose to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.

Installation Procedure




1. Remove the protective caps from the TXV, the liquid line, and the compressor hose.
2. Install new sealing washers to the evaporator outlet hose, liquid line, and the compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement (Sealing Washer Replacement).
3. Install the evaporator outlet hose and the liquid line to the TXV.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the evaporator outlet hose and the liquid line nut to the TXV.

Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).




5. Install the evaporator outlet hose to the compressor hose.
6. Install the evaporator outlet hose nut to the evaporator outlet hose.

Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

7. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
8. Test the affected A/C joints for leaks using J 39400-A .