Compressor Hose Assembly

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. Insert 2 small screwdrivers into the 2 slots of the compressor hose and suction line connector and release locking tabs.
3. Remove the compressor hose and suction line connector.
4. Remove the compressor hose from the suction line.




5. Remove and discard the O-rings.
6. Remove the compressor hose bracket bolt.
7. Remove the air cleaner intake duct from the air cleaner assembly.




8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
9. Remove the right front fender liner.
10. Remove the right radiator air deflector retainers.




11. Remove the right radiator air deflector.
12. Remove the liquid line and compressor hose bolt from the condenser.




13. Remove the compressor hose from the condenser.
14. Remove the compressor hose nut from the compressor.




15. Remove the compressor hose from the compressor.




16. Remove the compressor hose from the rail clip.
17. Remove the compressor line.
18. Remove and discard the sealing washers.

IMPORTANT: Cap all A/C components immediately to prevent system contamination.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Uncap A/C components.




2. Install new sealing washers.




3. Install the compressor line.
4. Install the compressor hose to the rail clip.




5. Install the compressor hose to the compressor.




6. Install the compressor hose nut to the compressor.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

7. Install the compressor hose to the condenser.




8. Install the liquid line and compressor hose bolt to the condenser.

Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

9. Install the right radiator air deflector.

IMPORTANT: Radiator air deflectors must be properly installed or reduced A/C and engine cooling system performance could occur.

10. Install the right radiator air deflector retainers.
11. Install the right front fender liner.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Install the air cleaner intake duct to the air cleaner assembly.




14. Install new O-rings.
15. Install the compressor hose to the suction line.




16. Install the compressor hose and suction line connector.
17. Install the compressor hose bracket bolt.

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

18. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
19. Leak test the fitting using the J 39400-A.