Intrigue V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Evaporator Tube
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the air cleaner and duct assembly.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the brake modulator/master cylinder.
4. Remove the liquid line/suction line bracket.
5. Remove the liquid line fitting at the orifice.
6. Remove the liquid line at the block fitting.
Important: Use care when removing the tube line.
7. Remove the liquid line.
8. Remove the O-rings and discard.
Installation Procedure
Important: The new O-ring seals must be coated with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
1. Install the new O-ring seals on to the liquid line.
2. Install the liquid line into place.
3. Install the liquid line at the block fitting.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
4. Install the liquid line fitting at the orifice.
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
5. Install the liquid line/suction line bracket.
6. Install the brake modulator/master cylinder.
7. Evacuate and charge the system.
8. Inspect the system for leaks.
9. Install the air cleaner and duct assembly.