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Evaporator Tube Replacement

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the vacuum brake booster.
4. Remove the condenser tube from the support clip.




5. Disconnect the evaporator tube nut from the condenser tube.
6. Disconnect the evaporator tube from the condenser tube.




7. Remove the accumulator tube block fitting bolt from the evaporator.
8. Disconnect the evaporator tube from the evaporator.
9. Remove the O-ring and discard.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the new O-ring seals on to the evaporator tube.
2. Connect the evaporator inlet tube to the condenser tube.




3. Connect the evaporator tube to the evaporator.
4. Install the accumulator tube to the evaporator block fitting.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the accumulator block fitting bolt to the evaporator.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).




6. Tighten the evaporator tube nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

7. Install the condenser tube to the support clip.
8. Install the vacuum brake booster.
9. Install the air cleaner assembly.
10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
11. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.