Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair

A/C Compressor Block Fitting:

Condenser Line Fitting:

Remove or Disconnect

1. Recover refrigerant.
2. Air cleaner assembly.
3. Compressor suction hose from accumulator.
4. Compressor discharge hose from condenser.
5. Raise vehicle and support.
6. Compressor splash plate.
7. Engine oil filter.
8. Oil cooler lines at adapter.
9. Oil pressure switch.
10. Compressor hose assembly from compressor.
11. Compressor hose assembly from vehicle.

Install or Connect

1. Compressor hose assembly to vehicle.
2. Compressor hose assembly to compressor.

Tighten
^ Block fitting to 33 N.m (24 lb. ft.).

3. Oil pressure switch.
4. Oil cooler lines at adapter.
5. Engine oil filter.
6. Compressor splash plate.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Compressor hose to condenser.

Tighten
^ Tighten discharge hose at condenser to 24 N.m (18 lb. ft.).

9. Compressor hose from accumulator.

Tighten
^ Tighten hose at accumulator to 24 N.m (18 lb. ft.).

10. Air cleaner assembly.
11. Check engine oil level.
12. Evacuate and charge system.
13. Leak test all refrigerant connections.