Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the bolt (1) from the liquid line (2) at the condenser (3).



3. Remove the nut (1) from the liquid line (2) at the TXV (3).
4. Remove the liquid line from the vehicle.
5. Discard all of the used sealing washers.
6. Cap the system openings.

1. Remove the caps.
2. Install the liquid line hose assembly.
3. Install the liquid line at the TXV using new sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




4. Install the liquid line nut (1) at the TXV (3).

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




5. Install the liquid line bolt (1) to the condenser (3).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

6. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
7. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .