Evaporator Core: Service and Repair

Evaporator Outlet Line





Removal and Installation

1. Recover the refrigerant.

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.


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