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    Fig 1: View Of Compressor Hose Retainer Nut On Battery Box
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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the evaporator outlet hose nut from the evaporator outlet hose.
  3. Remove the evaporator outlet hose from the compressor hose.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Evaporator Outlet Hose & Liquid Line At TXV
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  4. Remove the evaporator outlet hose and liquid line retainer plate nut from the thermal expansion valve (TXV).
  5. Remove the evaporator outlet hose and liquid line from the TXV.
  6. Remove evaporator outlet hose from the vehicle.
  7. Remove and discard the sealing washers from the evaporator outlet hose and the compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
  8. Install protective caps to the TXV, the liquid line, and the compressor hose to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
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