Evaporator Drain Tube: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the engine air cleaner.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
3. Remove the vacuum brake booster.
4. Remove the liquid line/suction line bracket.
5. Remove the liquid line nut at the orifice.




6. Remove the liquid line at the block fitting.

IMPORTANT: Use care when removing the line.

7. Remove the liquid line.
8. Remove and discard the O-rings.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Install the new O-ring seals lubricated with the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.




1. Install new O-rings onto the liquid line.
2. Install the liquid line into place.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the liquid line at the block fitting.

Tighten
Tighten the liquid line block fitting bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).




4. Install the liquid line nut at the orifice.

Tighten
Tighten the liquid line nut to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

5. Install the liquid line/suction line bracket.
6. Install the vacuum brake booster.
7. Evacuate and charge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
8. Inspect the system for leaks. Refer to Leak Testing.
9. Install the engine air cleaner.