Condenser Tube Replacement (With RPO Code LSJ)

Condenser Tube Replacement (RPO LSJ)

Tools Required

J39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




3. Remove the condenser tube bolt and tube from the condenser.
4. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
5. Lower the vehicle.




6. Remove the condenser tube from the frame rail.




7. Remove the condenser tube from the front of dash.




8. Remove the condenser tube and evaporator hose from the thermal expansion valve (TXV).
9. Remove and discard the seal washer.

Installation Procedure




1. Install new sealing washers on the condenser tube and evaporator hose fittings.
2. Install the condenser tube and evaporator hose to the TXV.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the TXV nut.

Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




4. Install the condenser tube to the front of dash.

Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (88 lb in).




5. Install the condenser tube to the frame rail.
6. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.




7. Install a new seal washer to the condenser tube.
8. Install the condenser tube and bolt to the condenser.

Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
11. Leak test the fittings using the J39400-A.