Evaporator Hose Replacement - Outlet
EVAPORATOR HOSE REPLACEMENT - OUTLETTOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct from the vehicle.
3. Remove the compressor hose nut from the evaporator outlet hose.
4. Separate the compressor hose from the evaporator outlet hose.
5. Remove and discard the seal washer from the compressor hose.
6. Install a protective cap to the compressor hose to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
7. Remove the evaporator outlet hose bolt from the air cleaner outlet duct bracket.
8. Remove the evaporator outlet hose nut from the cowl.
9. Remove the evaporator outlet hose nut from the TXV.
10. Remove the evaporator outlet hose from the TXV.
11. Install a protective cap to the TXV to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
12. Remove and discard the seal washer from the evaporator outlet hose.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install a new seal washer to the evaporator outlet hose.
2. Remove the protective cap from the TXV.
3. Install the evaporator outlet hose to the TXV.
4. Install the evaporator outlet hose nut to the TXV.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
5. Install the evaporator outlet hose nut to the cowl.
Tighten the nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
6. Install the evaporator outlet hose bolt to the air cleaner outlet duct bracket.
Tighten the bolt to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
7. Remove the protective cap from the compressor hose.
8. Install a new seal washer to the compressor hose.
9. Install the compressor hose to the evaporator outlet hose.
10. Install the compressor hose nut to the evaporator outlet hose.
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
11. Install the air cleaner outlet duct to the vehicle.
12. Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
13. Test the affected A/C fittings for leaks using J 39400-A.