Evaporator Hose Assembly

EVAPORATOR HOSE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.




2. Remove the compressor hose from the evaporator hose.
3. Remove and discard the seal washer.




4. Remove the condenser tube and evaporator hose from the TXV.
5. Remove and discard the seal washers.

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 new seal washer to the compressor hose.
5. Install the compressor hose and nut to the evaporator hose.

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

6. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
7. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A.