Condenser Tube Replacement

CONDENSER TUBE REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
- J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
- J 45689A/C Quick Connect Joint Tool

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the front air deflector.




4. Remove the lower condenser line bolt (1).
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Remove the air cleaner assembly.




7. Remove the condenser tube quick connect fitting, using the J 45689.




8. Remove the condenser tube clamp bolt (1).
9. Remove the condenser tube.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the new O-rings to the condenser tube.
2. Install the condenser tube to the liquid line.




3. Install the condenser tube quick connect fitting (2).
4. Install the condenser tube clamp bolt (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

5. Install the air cleaner assembly.
6. Raise the vehicle.




7. Install a new O-ring to the condenser tube.
8. Connect the lower condenser line to the condenser.
9. Install the lower condenser line bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

10. Install the front air deflector.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
13. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.