Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
3. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement .

1

Evaporator Tube and Condenser Nut

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
28 N·m (21 lb ft)

2

Sealing Washer

Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

3

Thermal Expansion Valve Nut

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

4

Sealing Washer

Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

5

Tube Assembly - A/C Condenser and A/C Evaporator

Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement .
3. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement .

1

Thermal Expansion Valve Nut

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Procedure:

Remove and discard the sealing washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

2

Evaporator Tube and Condenser Retainer

3

Evaporator Tube and Condenser Nut

Procedure:

Remove and discard the sealing washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

Tighten
28 N·m (21 lb ft)

4

Tube Assembly - A/C Condenser and A/C Evaporator