For 1990-2009 cars

## Evaporator Tube Replacement LH8

Callout | Component Name
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#### Preliminary Procedures

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
3. Remove the grill. Refer to Grille Replacement.
4. Disconnect the A/C pressure sensor connector.

1 | Evaporator Tube and Condenser Nut Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 28 N·m (21 lb ft)
2 | Sealing Washer

#### Procedure

Remove and discard seal. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.

3 | Thermal Expansion Valve Nut Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb in)
4 | Sealing Washer

#### Procedure

Remove and discard seal. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.

5 | Evaporator Tube Assembly

## Evaporator Tube Replacement LLV, LLR

#### Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

### Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the evaporator tube nut (1) from the TXV stud.
3. Remove the evaporator tube (2) from the TXV.
4. Remove the evaporator tube from the retaining clips (1) on the fender.
5. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement.
6. Remove the evaporator tube retaining clip from the condenser.
7. Remove the evaporator tube attaching bolt (1) at the receiver dehydrator.
8. Remove the evaporator tube.
9. Remove the O-ring seal and discard.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the new O-ring seal. Refer to O-Ring Replacement.
2. Install the evaporator tube.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the bolt (1) to the receiver dehydrator. Tighten the nut to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
4. Install the evaporator tube retaining clip to the front of the condenser.
5. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement.
6. Install the evaporator tube to the retaining clips (1) on the fender.
7. Install the evaporator tube (2) to the TXV.
8. Install the evaporator tube nut (1) to the TXV stud.
9. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
10. Leak test the fittings of the components using the J 39400 .