Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement (LUK)

Fig 1: Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly

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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 (Left Side) , Headlamp Replacement (Right Side) . Remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement , or Engine Mount Replacement . Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor and condenser hose from the a/c evaporator hose. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement . Remove the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve heat and brake pipe shield. Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Heat and Brake Pipe Shield 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 (11 lb ft)
3	A/C Evaporator Hose Assembly Procedure Remove the a/c evaporator hose from the thermal expansion valve (TXV). Remove and discard sealing washer and replace with NEW. 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 and replace with NEW. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
6	Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Procedure Release the A/C evaporator hose from the retaining clips.