Evaporator Outlet Line

Evaporator Outlet Line





Removal and Installation

1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging.

2. Remove the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

3. Remove the evaporator outlet line bracket nut.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

4. Remove the A/C compressor suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

5. Remove the evaporator outlet line.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals, and a new gasket seal.

- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Service and Repair.

7. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging.