Installation Procedure
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- Remove the cap or tape from the evaporator core.
- Install the new sealing washers onto the evaporator core. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
- Install the TXV to the evaporator core.
- Install the TXV to evaporator bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 3.2 N.m (28 lb in).
- Remove the cap or tape from the A/C refrigerant tubes.
- Install the sealing washers onto the A/C refrigerant tubes. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
- Install the evaporator inlet tube to the evaporator outlet tube.
- Install the evaporator outlet and inlet tubes to the TXV.
- Install the evaporator outlet tube nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Connect the vacuum hose to the brake booster.
- Reposition the heater hoses.
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.