Compressor Hose Assembly
COMPRESSOR HOSE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (BODY VIN TYPE 3)TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the system.
2. Remove the compressor hose assembly nut (3).
3. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor (4).
4. Remove the sealing washers.
5. Remove the compressor suction hose nut from the accumulator.
6. Remove the compressor suction hose from the accumulator.
7. Remove the O-ring seal.
8. Remove the bolt from the lift bracket.
9. Remove the nut from the engine stud.
10. Remove the compressor discharge hose (2) from the condenser (4).
11. Remove the nut from compressor hose connection in driver wheel opening.
12. Remove the O-ring seals.
13. Cap or plug all of the open connections.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install new O-ring seals.
2. Install the compressor discharge hose (2) to the condenser (4).
3. Install the compressor discharge hose nut.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Vehicle Damage Warnings
Tighten
Tighten the hose nut to .....28 N.m (21 lb ft).
4. Install the compressor hose to the connector through the driver wheel opening.
5. Install the nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to .....48 N.m (35 lb ft).
6. Install the compressor suction hose to the stud on the engine.
7. Install the nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to .....48 N.m (35 lb ft).
8. Install the compressor suction hose to the engine lift bracket.
9. Install the bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to .....48 N.m (35 lb ft).
10. Connect the compressor suction hose (1) to the accumulator.
11. Install the compressor suction hose nut to the accumulator.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to .....48 N.m (35 lb ft).
12. Install the sealing washers.
13. Connect the compressor hose assembly hose to the compressor (4).
14. Install the compressor hose assembly washers.
15. Install the retaining nut (3).
Tighten
Tighten the nut to .....33 N.m (24 lb ft).
16. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
17. Leak test the fittings of the components using the J 39400.