Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
2. Remove the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement
3. Remove the discharge hose from the condenser. Refer to Discharge Hose Replacement

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A/C Evaporator Hose Retaining Nut

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Procedure

Remove and discard sealing washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

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Refrigerant Filter