Discharge Hose Replacement (LH2)

Discharge Hose Replacement (LH2)

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the air deflector.
4. Remove the LH wheel and tire.
5. Remove the engine splash shield.




6. Remove the discharge hose bolt at the compressor.
7. Separate the compressor discharge hose from the compressor.




8. Remove the discharge hose bolt from the condenser.
9. Separate the discharge line from the condenser.
10. Remove the discharge hose.
11. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.

Installation Procedure




1. Install new O-rings.
2. Install the discharge hose.
3. Connect the discharge hose to the compressor.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the discharge hose bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 5.4 N.m (48 lb in).




5. Connect the discharge hose to the compressor.
6. Install the bolt to the discharge hose.

Tighten the bolt to 9.8 N.m (87 lb in).

7. Install the engine splash shield.
8. Install the LH wheel and tire.
9. Install the air deflector.
10. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
11. Using J 39400-A, leak test the fittings of the component.