Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement

Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front compartment front sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (Enclave) Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (Traverse) Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (Acadia) .

2. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement Service and Repair.




4. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose nut (1) at the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchange.

5. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose (2) from air conditioning refrigerant heat exchange.

6. Remove and discard the sealing washer (3).




7. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose nut (1) at the compressor.

8. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose (2) from the compressor.

9. Remove and discard the sealing washers (3).

10. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Service and Repair.

11. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Acadia) Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Enclave) Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Traverse) .




12. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose nut (1) at the condenser.

13. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose (2) from the condenser.

14. Remove and discard the sealing washer (3).

15. Remove the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchange from the condenser (4).

16. Remove and discard the sealing washer (3).




17. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose (1) from to top of the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install NEW sealing washers (3) to the air conditioning compressor hose and the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchange (4). Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement.

2. Install the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchange to the condenser (4).

3. Install the air conditioning compressor hose (2) to the condenser.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the air conditioning compressor hose nut (1) at the condenser and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

5. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Acadia) Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Enclave) Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Traverse) .

6. Lower the vehicle.




7. Install NEW sealing washers (3) to the air conditioning compressor hose. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement.

8. Install the air conditioning compressor hose (2) to the compressor.

9. Install the air conditioning compressor hose nut (1) at compressor and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).




10. Install NEW sealing washers (3) to the air conditioning compressor hose. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement.

11. Install the air conditioning compressor hose (2) to the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchange.

12. Install the air conditioning compressor hose nut (1) to air conditioning refrigerant heat exchange and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

13. Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement Service and Repair.

14. Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

15. Install the front compartment front sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (Enclave) Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (Traverse) Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (Acadia) .