A/C Discharge Hose/Line

DISCHARGE HOSE REPLACEMENT (W/ DENSO)

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the discharge hose mounting bolt (2) from the A/C compressor.
3. Disconnect the discharge hose (1) from the A/C compressor.
4. Remove the upper radiator baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Side) or Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Upper) in Cooling System.




5. Remove the discharge hose nut from the condenser.
6. Disconnect the discharge hose from the condenser.
7. Disconnect the A/C recirculation switch from the A/C compressor hose.
8. Remove the discharge hose from the vehicle.
9. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the discharge hose (1) to the vehicle.
2. Connect the A/C recirculation switch to the discharge hose.




3. Connect the discharge hose to the condenser using new sealing washers.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the nut to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

5. Install the upper baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Side) or Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors (Upper) in Cooling System.




6. Connect the discharge hose (1) to the A/C compressor using new sealing washers.
7. Install the discharge hose mounting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the discharge hose bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
9. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.