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A/C Discharge Hose/Line Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Recover refrigerant from A/C system with R134a refrigerant recovery machine.
2. Disconnect A/C pressure transducer wire harness.

Fig.12 Air Conditioning Lines:




3. Remove discharge line from A/C condenser.

Fig.13 Discharge Line:




4. Remove discharge line from A/C compressor.

NOTE: Cap compressor and condenser while system is open to prevent moisture from entering system.

Fig.14 Discharge Line:




INSTALLATION
1. Install discharge line on the compressor with new O-ring and tighten bolt to 22 Nm (200 in. lbs.).
2. Install discharge line on the condenser with new O-ring and tighten nut to 22 Nm (200 in. lbs.).
3. Connect pressure transducer wiring harness.
4. Evacuate and charge A/C system.