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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. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly from the fan shroud clips.
3. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly from the accumulator.
4. Discard the O-ring.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.




6. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly nut from the condenser.
7. Discard the O-ring.
8. Remove the A/C compressor.
9. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly from the vehicle.
10. Discard the sealing washers.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




Lightly coat the O-rings with the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
1. Install a new sealing washers to the A/C compressor hose assembly.
2. Install the compressor hose assembly to the vehicle.
3. Install the A/C compressor.
4. Install a new O-ring.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly nut to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor hose assembly nut to the condenser to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install a new O-ring.




8. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly bolt to the accumulator.

Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor hose assembly bolt to the accumulator to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

9. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to the clip on the fan shroud.
10. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
11. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.