Discharge Hose Replacement

Discharge Hose Replacement (LY2, LMF, L76 and L92)

Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non-HP2) (Service and Repair)Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (HP2) (Service and Repair).




2. Remove the discharge hose mounting bolt (2) from the A/C compressor.
3. Remove the discharge hose (1) from the A/C compressor.
4. Remove the upper radiator baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement).




5. Remove the discharge hose nut from the condenser.
6. Remove the discharge hose from the condenser.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C recirculation switch.
8. Remove the discharge hose from the vehicle.
9. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the discharge hose (1) to the vehicle.




2. Install the discharge hose to the condenser using new sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement (Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the discharge hose nut to the condenser and tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).
4. Install the upper air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement).
5. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C recirculation switch.




6. Install the discharge hose (1) to the A/C compressor using new sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement (Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement).
7. Install the discharge hose mounting bolt and tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).
8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non-HP2) (Service and Repair)Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (HP2) (Service and Repair).
9. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .