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(6) Remove the tape or plugs from the condenser inlet port and the discharge line fitting. (7) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the discharge line fit- (8) Connect the discharge line fitting to the con- denser inlet port. (9) Install the nut that secures the discharge line fitting to the condenser. Tighten the nut to 33 N·m (10) Install the grille (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE- RIOR/GRILLE - INSTALLATION). (11) Evacuate the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - (12) Charge the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - (13) Reconnect the negative battery cable. A / C EVAPORATOR DESCRIPTION The A/C evaporator for the heating-A/C system is located within the HVAC housing, behind the instru- The A/C evaporator tubes are connected and sealed to the A/C expansion valve by use of rubber O-rings The A/C evaporator is serviced by removing and disassembling the HVAC housing. OPERATION Refrigerant enters the evaporator from the expan- sion valve as a low-temperature, low-pressure liquid. The evaporator cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced. REMOVAL WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on restraint system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt Fig. 8 Front A/C Evaporator 1 - A/C EVAPORATOR 24 - 72 PLUMBING VA |