Evaporator Tube Replacement

TOOLS REQUIRED
- J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
- J 38185Hose Clamp Pliers

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the hood close out filler panel.




3. Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamps.
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
7. Remove the accumulator tube.
8. Raise the vehicle.Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
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 Vehicle Lifting.
3. Install the evaporator tube to the evaporator. Use new O-ring seals.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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.
Use the J 38185 in order to reposition the hose clamps.
9. Install the hood close out filler panel.
10. Evacuate and charge the A/C system.
11. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.