Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the coolant recover reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
3. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement .
4. Remove the front evaporator hose nut  (1) from the condenser.



5. Remove the evaporator inlet hose nut (1) from the front evaporator tube hose.
6. Remove the evaporator inlet hose from the front hose.
7. Remove the nut from the rear evaporator (If Equipped).
8. Remove the front evaporator hose from the vehicle.
9. Remove the sealing washers.

1. Install the new sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
2. Install the front evaporator tube into the vehicle.
3. Install the front evaporator tube to the rear evaporator tube.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the rear evaporator tube retaining nut (1)(If Equipped).

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

5. Install the evaporator inlet hose to the front evaporator tube.



6. Install the evaporator inlet hose nut to the front evaporator tube.

Tighten
Tighten the nut (1) to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).




7. Install the front evaporator tube to the condenser.
8. Install the front evaporator tube nut (1) to the condenser.

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

9. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement .
10. Install the coolant recover reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
11. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
12. Leak test the fittings of the components using the J 39400-A .