Installation Procedure
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- Remove the cap or tape from the rear evaporator tube and evaporator.
- Install a new O-ring to the evaporator tube. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
- Position the rear evaporator tube with the accumulator hose bracket and install the assembly to the evaporator.
- Tighten the bolt which secures the accumulator hose to the evaporator.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Remove the cap or tape from the front evaporator tube.
- Install a new O-ring to the evaporator tube. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
- Install the bolt which secures the front evaporator tube to the rear evaporator tube.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the heater pipe bracket to the cowl stud.
- Install the heater pipe bracket retaining nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
- Install the battery heat shield. Refer to Battery Heat Shield Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A . See Special Tools and Equipment .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.