Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the left front fender upper diagonal brace.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
4. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut (1).
5. Disconnect the A/C compressor hose from the condenser.
6. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut (2).
7. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the accumulator
8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
9. Remove the lower air deflector.
10. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly nut from the A/C compressor.
IMPORTANT: Remove and discard all the used O-ring and sealing washers.
11. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the new sealing washers onto the A/C compressor hose assembly.
2. Install the A/C compressor hose to the A/C compressor.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the A/C compressor hose nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
4. Install the lower air deflector.
5. Lower the vehicle.
IMPORTANT: The new O-ring seals must be lubricated with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
6. Install the new O-ring seal to the A/C compressor hose assembly.
7. Install the A/C compressor hose to the accumulator.
8. Install the A/C compressor hose nut (2) to the accumulator.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
9. Install the A/C compressor hose to the condenser.
10. Install the A/C compressor hose nut (1) to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
11. Install the left front fender upper diagonal brace.
12. Install the air cleaner assembly.
13. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
14. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.