Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement (LUK)

Fig 1: Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging . Remove the front bumper fascia assembly. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement . Remove the Headlamp-Right Side. Refer to Headlamp Replacement . Remove the Engine Mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement , or Engine Mount Replacement . Remove the A/C Compressor and Condenser Hose from the A/C Evaporator Hose. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement .
1	A/C Evaporator Hose Fastener CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
2	A/C Evaporator Hose Stud Bolt Tighten 15 N.m (11 lb in)
3	A/C Evaporator Hose Assembly Procedure Remove the A/C Evaporator hose from the thermal expansion valve (TXV). Remove and discard sealing washer. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
4	A/C Evaporator Hose Fastener Procedure Remove the A/C Evaporator Hose from the A/C Condenser and cap hose. Tighten 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
5	Sealing Washer Procedure Remove and discard sealing washer. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
6	Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Procedure Release the A/C Evaporator Hose from the attaching clips. When the installation is postponed, close the off lines and connections.