Accumulator Tube Replacement - Auxiliary Side

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the auxiliary evaporator outlet side tube (3) from the rear tube.
4. Remove the O-ring seal.




5. Remove the auxiliary evaporator outlet side tube from the compressor and the condenser hose.
6. Remove the O-ring seal.




7. Remove the bolts (1) that retain the clips on the outlet side tube (3) to the body.
8. Remove the auxiliary evaporator side tube (3) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the auxiliary evaporator outlet side tube (3) to the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolts (1) that retain the clips on the outlet side tube (3) to the body.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts that retain the clips on the outlet side tube to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

3. Install the new O-ring seal.
Coat the O-ring seal with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.




4. Install the auxiliary evaporator outlet side tube to the compressor and the condenser hose.

Tighten
Tighten the auxiliary evaporator outlet side tube to the compressor and the condenser hose to 47.5 N.m (35 lb ft).

5. Install the new O-ring seal.
Coat the O-ring seal with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.




6. Install the auxiliary evaporator outlet underside body tube (3) to the auxiliary evaporator rear tube.

Tighten
Tighten the auxiliary evaporator outlet underside body tube to the auxiliary evaporator rear tube to 47.5 N.m (35 lb ft).

7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
9. Ensure that no leaks exist in the system. Refer to Leak Testing. Leak Testing