Evaporator Tube Replacement - Inlet
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove the cruise control module mounting bracket bolts.
3. Remove the cruise control module mounting bracket.
4. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
5. Remove the wiper motor module.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C pressure sensor.
7. Remove the A/C pressure sensor from the evaporator inlet tube.
8. Remove the evaporator outlet tube to TXV nut.
9. Disconnect the evaporator outlet tube from the TXV.
10. Disconnect the evaporator inlet tube from the TXV.
11. Remove the evaporator inlet tube clamp nut.
12. Remove the evaporator inlet tube to condenser fitting bolt.
13. Disconnect the evaporator inlet tube from the condenser.
14. Remove the evaporator inlet tube.
15. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the A/C refrigerant line and the A/C refrigerant component.
2. Lightly coat the new sealing washers with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
3. Install the sealing washers.
4. Install the evaporator inlet tube.
5. Connect the evaporator inlet tube to the condenser.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
6. Install the evaporator inlet fitting to condenser bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
7. Connect the evaporator inlet tube to the evaporator outlet tube.
8. Connect the evaporator outlet tube to the TXV.
9. Install the evaporator outlet tube nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
10. Install the evaporator inlet tube clamp nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 3.3 N.m (29 lb in).
11. Install the A/C pressure sensor to the evaporator inlet tube.
Tighten
Tighten the sensor to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
12. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C pressure sensor.
13. Install the wiper motor module.
14. Install the air cleaner assembly.
15. Install the cruise control module mounting bracket.
16. Install the cruise control module mounting bracket bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
17. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
18. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.