Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement

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 left headlamp.




3. Remove the compressor hose nut from the battery box.
4. Remove the compressor hose from the battery box.




5. Remove the compressor hose nut from the TXV.
6. Remove the compressor hose from the TXV.
7. Install a protective cap to the TXV to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.




8. Remove the compressor hose nut from the condenser.
9. Remove the compressor hose nut from the condenser.
10. Install a protective cap to condenser to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




12. Remove the compressor hose bolt from the compressor.
13. Remove the compressor hose from the compressor.
14. Remove and discard the O-rings from the compressor.
15. Install a protective cap to the compressor to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
16. Remove the compressor hose from the vehicle.
17. Remove and discard the sealing washers from the TXV and the condenser ends of the compressor hose.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install new seal washers to the TXV and the condenser ends of the compressor hose.
2. Position the compressor hose in the vehicle.
3. Remove the protective cap from the compressor.
4. Install new O-rings to the compressor.
5. Install the compressor hose to the compressor.
6. Install the compressor hose bolt to the compressor.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

7. Lower vehicle.




8. Remove the protective cap from the TXV.
9. Install the compressor hose to the TXV.
10. Install the compressor hose nut to the TXV.

Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).




11. Remove the protective cap from the condenser.
12. Install the compressor hose to the condenser.
13. Install the compressor hose nut to the condenser.

Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).




14. Install the compressor hose to the battery box.
15. Install the compressor hose nut to the battery box.

Tighten the nut to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

16. Install left headlamp.
17. Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
18. Test the affected A/C joints for leaks using J 39400-A.