Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



3. Remove the auxiliary evaporator front inlet tube from the evaporator inlet tube (2) at the accumulator.
4. Remove the O-ring seal.
5. Remove the bolts (3) that retain the clips on the auxiliary evaporator front inlet tube (2) to the body.
6. Remove the auxiliary evaporator front inlet tube (2) from the vehicle.

1. Install the auxiliary evaporator front inlet tube (2) to the vehicle.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the bolts that retain the clips on the auxiliary evaporator front inlet tube (2) to the body.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

3. Install the new O-ring seal. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
4. Install the auxiliary evaporator front inlet tube (2) to the auxiliary evaporator side inlet tube.

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

5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
7. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .