Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
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 Vehicle Lifting.
8. Remove the lower air deflector.
9. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut from the A/C compressor.
10. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor.
IMPORTANT: Remove and discard all the used O-ring and the sealing washers.
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.
3. Install the A/C compressor hose nut.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
4. Install the lower air deflector.
5. Lower the vehicle.
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.
13. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.