Evaporator Tube Replacement W/O HP2
Tools Required
J 39400-A
Halogen Leak Detector
Removal Procedure
- Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Remove the evaporator tube nut from the evaporator.
- Remove the evaporator tube from the evaporator.
- Remove the right park/turn signal lamp. Refer to
Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Replacement
.
- Remove the grille from the vehicle. Refer to
Grille Replacement
.
- Remove the evaporator tube nut from the condenser.
- Remove the evaporator tube from the condenser.
- Remove the evaporator tube from the vehicle.
- Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap all of the open connections.
Installation Procedure
- Install the evaporator tube to the condenser using new sealing washers. Refer to
Sealing Washer Replacement
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.
- Install the evaporator tube nut to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Install the grille to the vehicle. Refer to
Grille Replacement
.
- Install the right park/turn signal lamp. Refer to
Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Replacement
.
- Install the evaporator tube to the evaporator.
- Install the evaporator tube nut to the evaporator.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Leak test the fittings of the components using the
J 39400-A
.