Compressor/Condenser Hose

Tool Required:
J 39500 R-134a Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Recharging Station

Remove or Disconnect

1. Recover refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling, Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Charging the Refrigerant System.
2. Switch connection on discharge line.
3. Cruise control module (if equipped).
4. Suction line (accumulator to compressor) at accumulator.
5. Upper closeout panel.
6. Connection at the condenser.
7. Raise vehicle.
8. Block fitting at the rear head of the compressor.
9. Compressor/condenser hose assembly.

Important
^ Remove and discard all used O-ring seals and sealing washers.

Install or Connect

1. Compressor/condenser hose assembly.
2. Block fitting to reai head of compressor using new sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Installation Procedures.

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

3. Lower vehicle.
4. Suction line at the accumulator using a new O-ring seal.

Tighten
^ Nut to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Connection at the condenser using new O-ring seal.

Tighten
^ Nut to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

6. Switch connection on discharge line.
7. Cruise control module.
8. Upper closeout panel.
9. Evacuate and charge A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling, Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Charging the Refrigerant System.
10. Check system operation and leak test.