Preliminary Procedure

Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .

1

Evaporator Outlet Hose Nut

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

2

Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV) Nut

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

3

Evaporator Outlet Hose Bracket Nut

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

4

Evaporator Outlet Hose

Procedure

Remove and discard the seal. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

Tip
Note the routing of the wiring harness around the hose prior to removal of the hose.

Preliminary Procedure

Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .

1

Evaporator Outlet Hose Nut

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

2

Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV) Nut

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

3

Evaporator Outlet Hose Bracket Nut

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

4

Evaporator Outlet Hose

Procedure

Remove and discard the seal. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

Preliminary Procedures

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement

1

Evaporator Outlet Hose Bracket Fastener.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
4 N·m (35 lb in)

2

Evaporator Outlet Hose Nut (Qty: 2)

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

3

Evaporator Outlet Hose.

Procedure

1. Remove the liquid line from the connection block at the thermal expansion valve (TXV).
2. Ensure to cap all HVAC line/hose connections immediately after removal to avoid contamination. Refer to Handling of Refrigerant Lines and Fittings.
3. Install new sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement

Preliminary Procedure

Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

1

Evaporator Outlet Hose Nut

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

2

Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV) Nut

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

3

Evaporator Outlet Hose Bracket Nut

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

4

Evaporator Outlet Hose

Procedure

Remove and discard the seal. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.

Tip
Note the routing of the wiring harness around the hose prior to removal of the hose.

Preliminary Procedure

Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

1

Evaporator Outlet Hose Nut

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

2

Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV) Nut

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

3

Evaporator Outlet Hose Bracket Nut

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

4

Evaporator Outlet Hose

Procedure

Remove and discard the seal. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.