Auxiliary (YF7)

Compressor/Condenser Hose Replacement


REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the air cleaner.
2. Discharge and recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
3. Remove the grille.
4. Remove the nut from the auxiliary evaporator line support.
5. Disconnect the nut from the compressor and condenser hose auxiliary evaporator line.




6. Remove the hose clamp bracket nut (3) from the engine stud.




7. Remove the compressor and condenser hose bolt from the compressor.
8. Remove the old sealing washers from the compressor if still attached.




9. Remove the compressor and condenser hose nut (6) from the condenser.
10. Remove the compressor and condenser hose nut (1) from the accumulator.
11. Remove the compressor and condenser hose from the vehicle.
12. Cap or plug all open connections.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Uncap or plug all open connections.
2. When installing the compressor and condenser hose do the following:
2.1. Coat the new sealing washers and O-rings with a coat of 525 Viscosity refrigerant oil.
2.2. Install new O-ring seals to the compressor and condenser hose ends.
2.3. Install new seal washers to the Compressor.
3. Install the compressor and condenser hose to the vehicle.
4. Install the sealing washers.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the compressor and condenser hose nut (1) to the accumulator.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor and condenser hose nut (1) to the accumulator to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

6. Install the compressor and condenser hose nut (6) to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor and condenser hose nut to the condenser to 27.5 N.m (26 lb ft).




7. Install the compressor and condenser hose bolt to the compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor and condenser hose bolt to the compressor to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).




8. Install the hose clamp bracket nut (3) to the engine stud.

Tighten
Tighten the hose clamp bracket nut (3) to the engine stud to 5 N.m (44 lb in).




9. Install the nut to the auxiliary evaporator line support.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to the auxiliary evaporator line support to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

10. Connect the auxiliary evaporator line nut to the compressor and condenser hose.

Tighten
Tighten the auxiliary evaporator line nut to the compressor and condenser hose to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

11. Install the grille.
12. Evacuate and charge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
13. Ensure that no leaks exist in the system.
14. Install the air cleaner.