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Evaporator Tube Replacement

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.




3. Remove the A/C evaporator tube bolt from the HVAC module.
4. Remove the A/C evaporator tube bolt from 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 to the condenser.

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

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

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




7. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
8. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
9. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.