Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.




3. Remove the bolt holding the compressor hose bracket to the fan shroud.
4. Remove the compressor hose from the condenser.
5. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
6. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
7. Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement.




8. Remove the nut holding the compressor hose to the accumulator.
9. Remove the compressor hose from the accumulator.
10. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
11. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor.
12. Remove and discard the sealing washers.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Reposition the compressor hose assembly.
2. Install NEW sealing washers at the compressor ports.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the block fitting and the bolt to the rear head of the compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the block fitting bolt to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

4. Coat the O-ring seal with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.




5. Install a NEW O-ring seal on the accumulator end of the compressor hose.
6. Install the compressor hose and nut to the accumulator.

Tighten
Tighten the fitting nut to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

7. Install the right front fender liner.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Coat the O-ring seal with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.




10. Install a NEW O-ring seal on the condenser end of the compressor hose.
11. Install the compressor hose and nut to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the fitting nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

12. Install the compressor hose bracket and bolt to the fan shroud.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor hose bracket bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




13. Connect the refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
14. Recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
15. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.