Tribute 4WD L4-2.5L Hybrid (2009)
NOTE:Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there is physical evidence of
contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair/Lifting.
2. Recover the refrigerant. See See: Service and Repair/Air Conditioning (A/C) System Evacuation And Charging.
3. Remove the front auxiliary evaporator outlet line front fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm {1.5 kgf-m, 133 in-lbf}.
4. Remove the front auxiliary evaporator inlet line front fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm {0.8 kgf-m, 71 in-lbf}.
5. Disconnect the 2 front auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line mid-joint fitting nuts and disconnect the fittings.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm {0.8 kgf-m, 71 in-lbf}.
6. Remove the front auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line bracket bolt.
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To install, tighten to 6 Nm {0.6 kgf-m, 53 in-lbf}.
7. Remove the auxiliary line dash panel bracket nut and detach the bracket.
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To install, tighten to 6 Nm {0.6 kgf-m, 53 in-lbf}.
8. Remove the 2 auxiliary line bracket retainers and the front auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet lines.
NOTE:The auxiliary line bracket retainers are unscrewed for removal and pushed into place for installation.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install a new gasket seal and new O-ring seals.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. See See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Adding.