Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut (1) from the condenser.
4. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the condenser.
5. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut (2) from the accumulator.
6. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the accumulator.
7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
8. Remove the lower air deflector.
9. Remove the A/C hose nut from the A/C compressor.
IMPORTANT: Remove and discard all of the used O-ring and sealing washers.
10. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the new sealing washers onto the A/C compressor hose assembly.
2. Install the A/C compressor hose to the A/C compressor.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the A/C compressor hose nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
4. Install the lower air deflector.
5. Lower the vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Lubricate the new O-ring seals with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
6. Install the new O-ring seal to the A/C compressor hose assembly.
7. Install the A/C compressor hose to the accumulator.
8. Install the A/C compressor hose nut (2) to the accumulator.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
9. Install the A/C compressor hose to the condenser.
10. Install the A/C compressor hose nut to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
11. Install the air cleaner assembly.
12. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
13. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.