Evaporator Tube Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector at the air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant pressure sensor.




3. Remove the A/C evaporator tube bolt at the module.
4. Remove the A/C evaporator tube bolt at the condenser.
5. Remove the A/C evaporator tube from the vehicle.
6. Discard the O-rings.
7. Remove the orifice and the pressure sensor, if replacing the tube.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Lightly coat the O-rings with a mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
2. Install the orifice and the pressure sensor, if replacing the tube.
3. Install new O-rings.
4. Install the A/C evaporator tube to the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the A/C evaporator tube bolt at the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the A/C evaporator tube bolt at the condenser to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

6. Install the A/C evaporator tube bolt at the module.

Tighten
Tighten the A/C evaporator tube bolt at the module to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).




7. Connect the electrical connector at the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
8. Recharge the A/C system.
9. Perform a leak test on the A/C system.