Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement
COMPRESSOR HOSE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTTOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the refrigerant pressure sensor.
3. Remove the refrigerant pressure sensor from the hose.
4. Remove the bolt holding the compressor hose bracket to the fan shroud.
5. Remove the compressor hose assembly to condenser nut.
6. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the condenser.
7. Remove and discard the seal washer.
8. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
9. Remove the right front fender liner.
10. Remove the nut holding the compressor hose assembly to the accumulator.
11. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the accumulator.
12. Remove and discard the seal washer.
13. Remove the block fitting bolt from the compressor.
14. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor.
15. Remove and discard the seal washers.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install new seal washers to the compressor ports.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the block fitting bolt to the compressor.
Tighten the block fitting bolt to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
3. Install the new seal washer to the accumulator end of the compressor hose.
4. Install the compressor hose assembly and nut to the accumulator.
Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
5. Install the right front fender liner.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the new seal washer to the condenser end of the compressor hose.
8. Install the compressor hose and nut to the condenser.
Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
9. Install the compressor hose bracket and bolt to the fan shroud.
Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
10. Install the refrigerant pressure sensor O- ring to the new hose.Install the refrigerant pressure sensor to the new hose.
11. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
12. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.