Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement (L61)
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the compressor hose assembly to the compressor bolt.
4. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor.
5. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Remove the hood close out filler panel.
8. Reposition the cruise control module out of the way, if equipped.
9. Remove the two nuts holding the bracket for the PCM Module. Position the bracket and module out of the way.
10. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
11. Remove the nut holding the compressor hose assembly fitting to the condenser.
12. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the condenser.
13. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
14. Remove the fitting nut for the compressor hose assembly to accumulator.
15. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the accumulator (1).
16. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
17. Remove the compressor hose assembly (2) from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install a new O-ring seal to the accumulator end of the compressor hose assembly.
2. Install the compressor hose assembly and the fitting nut to the accumulator.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the fitting nut to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
3. Install a new O-ring seal to the condenser end of the compressor hose assembly.
4. Install the compressor hose assembly to the condenser.
5. Install the fitting nut for the compressor hose assembly to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
6. Install new sealing washers to the compressor ports.
7. Install the compressor hose assembly to the compressor.
8. Install the nut holding the compressor hose assembly to the compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Connect the refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
11. Position the bracket holding the PCM Module on to the shock tower.
12. Install the bracket nuts holding the PCM Module on to the shock tower.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
13. Reposition the cruise control module.
14. Install the hood close out filler panel.
15. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
16. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.