Condenser to Evaporator Line

Condenser to Evaporator Line













Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

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

3. Remove lower radiator splash shield.

4. Remove the condenser outlet 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 2 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge valve heat shield pin-type retainers and remove the shield.

6. Remove the 2 EVAP canister purge valve bracket bolts.

7. Remove the Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seals.

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

8. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector.

9. Remove the condenser-to-evaporator line bracket bolt at the RH shock tower.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

10. Remove the 2 coolant reservoir bolts and position the coolant reservoir aside.

11. Detach the condenser-to-evaporator line from the inner fender and remove the line.

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

- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Specifications.

13. 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.