Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Condenser To Evaporator Line




Condenser to Evaporator Line





Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Recover the refrigerant.

3. Release the clips and position the coolant bottle aside.





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

- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (80 lb-in).






5. Disconnect the evaporator outlet line fitting.
1. Remove the evaporator outlet line bracket nut.

2. Remove the evaporator outlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.

- Discard the O-ring seal.

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

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






6. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).






7. Detach the condenser-to-evaporator line from the clips.





8. Remove the condenser-to-evaporator line.

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.

- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system.


10. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.