9-7X V8-5.3L (2005)
Evaporator Drain Tube: Service and Repair
Evaporator Tube Replacement
Tools Required
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J 26549-E Orifice Tube Remover
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J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
Removal Procedure
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
2. Loosen the evaporator tube (5) from the evaporator.
3. Loosen the auxiliary evaporator tube (7) from the auxiliary piping.
4. Remove the evaporator tube nut from the condenser.
5. Remove the nuts (1, 2) retaining the evaporator tube to the fender.
6. Remove the washer solvent container. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement (See: Wiper and Washer Systems/Windshield
Washer Reservoir/Service and Repair).
7. Remove the coolant recovery tank. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling
System/Coolant Reservoir/Service and Repair/Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement).
8. Remove the evaporator tube using J 26549-E.
9. Remove the O-ring seal and discard.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the new O-ring seal. Refer to O-Ring Replacement (See: Coupler HVAC/A/C Coupler O-ring/Service and Repair/O-Ring Replacement).
2. Install the evaporator tube.