Compressor Hose-to-Condenser Pipe

Remove or Disconnect

1. Discharge and recover refrigerant. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Charging the Refrigeration System.
2. Negative (-) battery cable.
3. Front grille and grille net.
4. Compressor discharge hose at compressor fitting (one bolt).
5. Pipe at condenser inlet fitting (one bolt).
6. One bolt and pipe from vehicle.

Install or Connect

1. Install new O-rings to refrigerant pipe fittings. Coat new O-rings with clean refrigerant oil.
2. Pipe to vehicle; secure with bracket and bolt.
3. Pipe at condenser inlet fitting (one bolt).
4. Compressor discharge hose at compressor fitting (one bolt).

Tighten

^ Condenser inlet pipe fitting bolt to 25 N.m. (18 lb. ft.).
^ Compressor discharge hose bolt to 9.8 N.m. (86.74 lb. in.).

5. Front grille and grille net.
6. Negative (-) battery cable.
7. Evacuate and recharge air conditioning system. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Charging the Refrigeration System.
8. Operate A/C system and check for refrigerant leaks. Refer to Refrigerant Leak Testing.