Installation Procedure
IMPORTANT:
The replacement A/C and heater pipes are shipped in front and rear sections.
- Install the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes (3) to the retaining clips (2).
- Install the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes (3) to the vehicle.
- Install the auxiliary A/C tubes clip push pins (1) to vehicle frame locations.
- Install new O-rings with replacement auxiliary A/C tubes. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
- Install the auxiliary A/C tube connection nuts (1) to the intermediate connection point.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the right assist step if necessary. Refer to Assist Step Replacement (w/WS2, BVX) or Assist Step Replacement (Tubular BVE) .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install new O-rings with replacement auxiliary A/C tubes. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
- Install the auxiliary evaporator hose nuts (1) to the main evaporative hose connections.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
- Install the air cleaner resonator outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Recharge the refrigerant to the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
Use a adjustable wrench or equivalent holding tool at tube connections to prevent twisting.
IMPORTANT:
Mandatory torque sequence required for proper connections.