Removal Procedure
- Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Remove the auxiliary evaporator hose (1) from the condenser and the compressor hose (3).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the auxiliary evaporator tube (1) retaining nuts (2) from the engine and the body.
- Remove the bolt retaining the hose to the transmission bracket.
- Remove the evaporator tube from the rear evaporator hose.
- Remove the evaporator tube from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Connect the evaporator tube (1) to the vehicle.
- Install the evaporator tube retaining nuts (2) to the engine and the body.
- Install the bolt (2) retaining the hose to the transmission bracket.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the auxiliary compressor/condenser hose connection to the A/C compressor.
- Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Recharge the refrigerant to the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the hose fitting to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 6 N·m(53 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).
