Condenser Tube

CONDENSER TUBE REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




3. Remove the condenser tube bolt and tube from the condenser.
4. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the air cleaner assembly.




7. Remove the condenser tube from the frame rail.




8. Remove the condenser tube from the front of dash.




9. Remove the condenser tube and evaporator hose from the TXV.
10. Remove and discard the seal washer.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install new sealing washers on the condenser tube and evaporator hose fittings.
2. Install the condenser tube and evaporator hose to the TXV.
3. Install the TXV nut.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




4. Install the condenser tube to the front of dash.

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (88 lb in).




5. Install the condenser tube to the frame rail.
6. Install the air cleaner assembly.
7. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




8. Install a new seal washer to the condenser tube.
9. Install the condenser tube and bolt to the condenser.

Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
12. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A.