Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Evaporator Tube Replacement

Evaporator Tube Replacement (Body Vin6)

Tools Required
J 26549-E Orifice Tube Remover
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure
1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Loosen the evaporator tube (5) from the evaporator.
3. Lessen the auxiliary evaporator tube (7) from the auxiliary piping.
4. Remove the evaporator tube nut from the condenser.
5. Remove the nuts (1,2) retaining the evaporator tube to the fender.
6. Remove the washer solvent container.
7. Remove the coolant recovery tank.
8. Remove the evaporator tube using J 26549-E.




9. Remove the O-ring seal and discard.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the new O-ring seal.
2. Install evaporator tube.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Connect the evaporator tube to the evaporator (5).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 28 Nm (21 lb ft).

4. Connect the auxiliary evaporator tube to the auxiliary piping.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 28 Nm (21 lb ft).

5. Connect the evaporator tube to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 28 Nm (21 lb ft).

6. Install the coolant recovery tank.
7. Install the washer solvent container.




8. Install the nuts (1,2) retaining the evaporator tube to the fender.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 28 Nm (21 lb ft).

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.