Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the right wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement.



3. Remove the evaporator hose fitting (2) from the evaporator inlet tube fitting (3).
4. Remove the sealing washer.



5. Remove the evaporator hose retaining nut (1).
6. Remove the evaporator hose (2) from the condenser (4).
7. Remove the sealing washer.

1. Install the new sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.



2. Install the evaporator hose (2) to the condenser (4).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the evaporator hose retaining nut (1).

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




4. Install the evaporator hose fitting (2) to the evaporator inlet tube fitting (3).

Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

5. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
6. Install the right wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement.
7. Leak test the fittings of the components using the J 39400-A .