Compressor Hose Assembly

COMPRESSOR HOSE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (BODY VIN TYPE 6)

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the washer bottle.







3. Remove the retaining nut (1) from the compressor hose (4) at the accumulator (2).
4. Remove the retaining nut from the compressor hose at the auxiliary HVAC piping connection (3).
5. Remove the compressor hose from the accumulator (2).
6. Remove the compressor hose from the auxiliary HVAC piping.
7. Lift the vehicle to access the compressor hose assembly at the compressor. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.







8. Remove the compressor hose mounting nut (2) from the A/C compressor.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Remove the heater hose bracket nut at the engine.
11. Remove the bracket from the stud.
12. Turn the compressor hose assembly to clear the heat shield.
13. Lift and remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor.
14. Remove the electrical connection.







15. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the condenser.
16. Remove the compressor hose assembly.
17. Remove the compressor hose from the A/C compressor.
18. Remove the compressor hose from the condenser.
19. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C recirculation switch.
20. Remove the nut from the compressor hose at the accumulator.
21. Remove the compressor hose from the accumulator.
22. Remove the compressor hose from the vehicle.
23. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the compressor hose assembly.







2. Install the compressor hose to the condenser using new sealing washers.
3. Install the compressor hose nut to the condenser.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Vehicle Damage Warnings

Tighten
Tighten the nut to .....16 N.m (12 lb ft).

4. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C recirculation switch.







5. Install the compressor hose to the accumulator using new sealing washers.
6. Install the nut (1) to the accumulator.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to .....16 N.m (12 lb ft).







7. Install the compressor hose (1) to the A/C compressor using new sealing washers.
8. Install the compressor hose nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to .....16 N.m (12 lb ft).

9. Install the washer bottle.
10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
11. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.