Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.5L engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.9L engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 5.3L engine.
3. Remove the brake pressure modulator valve bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Bracket Replacement .

1

Nut, A/C Evaporator TXV Tube

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft).

2

Washer, Sealing

Tip
Remove and discard the sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

3

Connector, A/C Condenser Tube

Tip
Remove the connector tube. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement .

4

O-ring, Seal

Tip
Remove and discard O-ring. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .

5

Nut, A/C Compressor and Evaporator Tube

Tighten
17 N·m (12.5 lb ft).

6

Washer, Sealing

Tip
Remove and discard the sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

7

Bolt, A/C Condenser and A/C Evaporator Tube Clamp

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

8

Tube Assembly, A/C Evaporator TXV