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 outlet tube retaining nut (4) from the evaporator.
4. Remove the evaporator outlet tube retaining nut (5) from the accumulator.
5. Remove the nut (2) from the accumulator bracket.
6. Remove the evaporator outlet tube.
7. Remove the sealing washers.

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



2. Install the evaporator outlet tube to the accumulator.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the evaporator outlet tube retaining nut to the accumulator.

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

4. Install the evaporator outlet tube to the evaporator.

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

5. Install the evaporator outlet tube retaining nut.

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

6. Install the nut (2) to the accumulator bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

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