Installation Procedure
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- Install new seal washer to the compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
- Install the compressor hose to the evaporator hose.
- Install the nut to the compressor hose.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Remove cap from TXV and install a new seal washer to the evaporator hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
- Install the evaporator hose to the TXV.
- Install the evaporator hose to TXV nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A . See Special Tools .
NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
in Cautions and Notices.