Discharge Hose Replacement

Discharge Hose Replacement (LY7) (3.6L)

Special Tools

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 and Repair).




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 bolt that holds the compressor discharge hose to 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 Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Install the discharge hose.
3. Connect the discharge hose to the condenser.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the discharge hose bolt and tighten to 5.4 Nm (48 lb in).




5. Connect the discharge hose to compressor.
6. Install the discharge hose bolt and tighten to 9.8 Nm (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.