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Compressor and Condenser Hose Assembly

Compressor And Condenser Hose Assembly:






Tool Required:
J 38042 Dual O-Ring Tube Separator

Remove or Disconnect

1. Negative battery cable.
2. Recover refrigerant.
3. Grille.
4. Bolt.
5. Hose assembly from top of compressor.
6. Sealing washers.
7. Hose assembly from accumulator using J 38042.
8. O-ring seals from accumulator hose.
9. Hose assembly from condenser.
10. O-ring seal from condenser hose.
- Cap or plug all open connections.

Install or Connect

1. New O-ring seal to condenser hose.
- Coat O-ring seal with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
2. Hose assembly to condenser.

Tighten
- Hose assembly to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

3. New dual O-ring seals to accumulator hose.
- Coat O-ring seals with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
4. Hose assembly to accumulator.

Tighten
- Hose assembly to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Sealing washers.
6. Hose assembly to the top of the compressor.
7. Bolt.

Tighten
- Bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

8. Grille.
9. Negative battery cable.
10. Charge system.
11. Check system for leaks.