Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner and duct assembly.
3. Remove the cross vehicle brace if equipped.
4. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. See Refrigerant, A/C - Service and Repair.
5. Remove the compressor hose nut (1) at the condenser.




6. Position the compressor hose aside at the condenser.





7. Remove the compressor hose nut (2) at the accumulator.




8. Position the compressor hose aside from the accumulator.




9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
10. Remove the lower air deflector.
11. Remove the nut and the compressor hose assembly at the compressor.

IMPORTANT: Remove and discard all the used O-rings and sealing washers.

12. Remove the compressor hose assembly.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the compressor hose assembly.

IMPORTANT: The new O-ring seals must be lubricated with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

2. Install new O-ring seals to the compressor hose assembly.
Install the new sealing washers onto the compressor hose assembly.
3. Install the compressor hose assembly to the rear of the compressor.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




4. Install the compressor hose assembly nut.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor hose nut to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).




5. Install the lower air deflector.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the compressor hose to the accumulator.




8. Install the compressor hose nut (2) the accumulator.

Tighten
Tighter the compressor hose nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).




9. Install the compressor hose to the condenser.




10. Install the compressor hose nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the compressor hose nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

11. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. See Refrigerant, A/C - Service and Repair.
12. Inspect the A/C system for leaks. Refer to Leak Testing. Testing and Inspection
13. Install the cross vehicle brace, if equipped.
14. Install the air cleaner and duct assembly.
15. Connect the negative battery cable.