Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement

Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

Note: When installing a new hose assembly add 40 ml (1.4 fl oz) of refrigerant oil to the refrigeration system.

1. Discharge and recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
2. Remove the strut housing upper tie bar. Refer to Strut Housing Upper Tie Bar Replacement (Strut Housing Upper Tie Bar Replacement).
3. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).





Note: Cap the open fittings to prevent dirt and moisture from entering the refrigeration system.

4. Remove the bolt (4) and the evaporator tube (5) from the evaporator.
5. Remove the bolt (3) and the suction hose (7) from the evaporator tube (5).
6. Reposition the coolant overflow hose.
7. Remove the bolt (6) from the evaporator tube bracket.
8. Remove the nut (2) from the evaporator tube bracket.
9. Remove the bolt (1) from the evaporator tube bracket.
10. Raise the vehicle on hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
11. Remove the front engine splash shield (if equipped).
12. Remove the right side radiator air side deflector.
13. Remove the bolt (11) from the evaporator tube (5) to A/C condenser.
14. Remove the evaporator tube.

Installation Procedure

1. Install new O-rings lubricated with 525 viscosity mineral oil.




2. Position the evaporator tube assembly (5) into the vehicle.
3. Install the evaporator tube assembly (5) to the A/C condenser.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the bolt (11) to the A/C condenser.

Tighten the bolt (11) to 5.4 Nm (48 lb in).

5. Install the right side radiator air side deflector.
6. Install the front engine splash shield (if equipped).
7. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
8. Install the bolt (1) to the evaporator tube bracket.

Tighten the bolt (1) to 9.8 Nm (87 lb in).

9. Install the nut (2) to the evaporator tube bracket.

Tighten the nut (2) to 9.8 Nm (87 lb in).

10. Install the bolt (6) to the evaporator tube bracket.

Tighten the bolt (1) to 9.8 Nm (87 lb in).

11. Reposition the coolant overflow hose.
12. Install the bolt (3) and the suction hose (7) to the evaporator tube (5).

Tighten the bolt (3) to 9.8 Nm (87 lb in).

13. Install the bolt (4) and the evaporator tube (5) to the evaporator.

Tighten the bolt (4) to 9.8 Nm (87 lb in).

14. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement (Service and Repair).
15. Install the strut housing upper tie bar. Refer to Strut Housing Upper Tie Bar Replacement (Strut Housing Upper Tie Bar Replacement).
16. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
17. Operate the A/C system and test for refrigerant leaks. Refer to Leak Testing (Leak Testing).