Discharge Hose Replacement

Discharge Hose Replacement (LH2 - Gas, 8 Cyl, 4.6L, SFI, V8, DOHC, HO, Alum)

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector


Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging) .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service Intervals) .
3. Remove the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (Front Air Deflector Replacement) .
4. Remove the LH wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .




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. Refer to O-Ring Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Install the discharge hose.
3. Connect the discharge hose to the compressor.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (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. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .
8. Install the LH wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
9. Install the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (Front Air Deflector Replacement) .
10. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging) .
11. Using J 39400-A , leak test the fittings of the component.