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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 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.