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Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line

COMPRESSOR TO CONDENSER DISCHARGE LINE







Removal and Installation

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier cartridge is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier cartridge.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the compressor discharge fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

3. Remove the condenser inlet jumper line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

4. Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line.
5. If removing the condenser inlet jumper line, remove the RH headlamp assembly.
6. If removing the condenser inlet jumper line, disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector.
7. If removing the condenser inlet jumper line, remove the condenser inlet fitting bolt and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring and gasket seals.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

8. Remove the condenser inlet jumper line.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.