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Discharge Hose Replacement




Discharge Hose Replacement (LGH, LML)

Special Tools

GE-39400-A - Halogen Leak Detector

For equivalent regional tools, Refer toSpecial Tools Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (HP2) Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non-HP2) Service and Repair.




2. Remove the discharge hose mounting bolt (1) from the A/C compressor.
3. Remove the discharge hose (2) from the A/C compressor.
4. Remove the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement.




5. Remove the discharge hose nut (1) from the condenser.
6. Remove the discharge hose (2) from the condenser.
7. Disconnect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor from the discharge 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 to the vehicle.
2. Connect the A/C recirculation switch to the discharge hose.




3. Install the discharge hose (2) to the condenser using new sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the discharge hose nut (1) to the condenser and tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).
5. Install the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement.




6. Install the discharge hose (2) to the compressor using new sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement.
7. Install the discharge hose mounting bolt (1) to the A/C compressor and tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).
8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (HP2) Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non-HP2) Service and Repair.
9. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .

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