Evaporator Tube Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the hood close out filler panel. Hood Close Out Filler Replacement in Body Front End.
3. Remove the coolant surge tank hoses from the surge tank.
4. Remove the nut connecting the evaporator tube to the condenser.
5. Discard the O-ring seal.
6. Remove the tube from the retaining clip (6) located on the body side rail (2.4L only).
7. Remove the accumulator tube.
8. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
9. Remove the evaporator tube from the evaporator.
10. Discard the O-ring seals.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Remove the evaporator tube (4).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the evaporator tube (4).
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the evaporator tube to the evaporator. Use new O-ring seals.
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Install the tube to the retraining clip (6) located on the body side rail (2.4L only).
6. Install the evaporator tube to the condenser (3). Use the new O-ring seals.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
7. Install the accumulator tube.
8. Install the coolant surge tank hoses to the surge tank.
9. Install the hood close out filler panel.
10. Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
11. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.