Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



3. Remove the compressor hose from the evaporator hose.
4. Remove and discard the seal washer.



5. Remove the evaporator hose to TXV nut.
6. Remove the evaporator hose from the TXV.
7. Install protective cap to the TXV to prevent contamination.

1. Install new seal washer to the compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
2. Install the compressor hose to the evaporator hose.

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.

3. Install the nut to the compressor hose.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).




4. Remove cap from TXV and install a new seal washer to the evaporator hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
5. Install the evaporator hose to the TXV.
6. Install the evaporator hose to TXV nut.

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

7. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
8. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A .