Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement
COMPRESSOR HOSE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTTOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the compressor hose bolt from the compressor.
4. Remove the compressor hose from the compressor.
5. Remove and discard the O-rings from the compressor.
6. Install a protective cap to the compressor to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the right headlamp.
9. Remove the compressor hose nut from the condenser.
10. Remove the compressor hose from the condenser.
11. Install a protective cap to the condenser to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
12. Remove the compressor hose nut from the evaporator outlet hose.
13. Remove the compressor hose from the evaporator outlet hose.
14. Install a protective cap to the evaporator outlet hose to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
15. Remove the compressor hose from the vehicle.
16. Remove and discard the sealing washers from the suction hose and the condenser ends of the compressor hose.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install new seal washers to the evaporator outlet hose and the condenser ends of the compressor hose.
2. Position the compressor hose in the vehicle.
3. Remove the protective cap from the evaporator outlet hose.
4. Install the compressor hose to the evaporator outlet hose.
5. Install the compressor hose nut to the evaporator outlet hose.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
6. Remove the protective cap from the condenser.
7. Install the compressor hose to the condenser.
8. Install the compressor hose nut to the condenser.
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
10. Remove the protective cap from the compressor.
11. Install new O-rings to the compressor.
12. Install the compressor hose to the compressor.
13. Install the compressor hose bolt to the compressor.
Tighten the bolt to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
16. Test the affected A/C joints for leaks using J 39400-A.
17. Install the right headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.