Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .



2. Remove the evaporator tube nut from the evaporator.
3. Disconnect the evaporator tube from the evaporator.
4. Remove the evaporator tube nut from the auxiliary A/C tube, if equipped.
5. Disconnect the evaporator tube from the auxiliary A/C tube, if equipped.



6. Remove the right park/turn signal lamp. Refer to Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
7. Remove the grille from the vehicle. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
8. Remove the evaporator tube nut from the condenser.
9. Disconnect the evaporator tube from the condenser.
10. Remove the evaporator tube from the vehicle.
11. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap all of the open connections.

1. Connect the evaporator tube to the condenser using new sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

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 evaporator tube nut to the condenser.

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

3. Install the grille to the vehicle. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
4. Install the right park/turn signal lamp. Refer to Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
5. Connect the evaporator tube to the auxiliary A/C tube using new sealing washers, if equipped. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
6. Install the evaporator tube nut to the auxiliary A/C tube, if equipped.

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

7. Install the evaporator tube to the evaporator.



8. Install the evaporator tube nut to the evaporator.

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

9. Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
10. Leak test the fittings of the components using the J 39400-A .