Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure NOTE: Seal the A/C system ports after the hose is removed in order to keep A/C system from being contaminated. Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning (A/C) system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging . Remove the right engine mount strut. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side . Remove the windshield washer solvent heater. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Heater Replacement . Remove the injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement . Remove the upper tie bar. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .
1	A/C Evaporator Hose Retaining Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 16 N.m (12 lb ft)
2	Sealing Washer Tip: Remove and discard the sealing washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
3	A/C Evaporator Hose Retaining Bolt Tighten: 6 N.m (53 lb in)
4	A/C Evaporator Hose Retaining Nut Tighten: 16 N.m (12 lb ft)
5	Sealing Washer Tip: Remove and discard the sealing washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
6	A/C Evaporator Hose Retaining Nut Tighten: 16 N.m (12 lb ft)
7	Sealing Washer Tip: Remove and discard the sealing washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
8	A/C Evaporator Hose Assembly Tip: Leak test the fittings using J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector. See Special Tools .