A/C Discharge Hose-Compressor to Condenser Removal and Installation

A/C Discharge Hose-Compressor to Condenser Removal and Installation

A/C Discharge Hose-Compressor to Condenser Removal

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for A/C System.




3. Remove the nut at the compressor hose connecting block.
4. Remove the nut at the condenser connecting block.




5. Remove the hose from the vehicle.

A/C Discharge Hose-Compressor to Condenser Installation

1. Install new sealing washers at the compressor connecting block end and a new O-ring at the condenser connecting block end.




2. Position the hose into the vehicle, and install the nut at the condenser connecting block.

Tighten:
Tighten the discharge hose connecting block-to-condenser retaining nut to 16 N.m (12 lb.ft).

3. Mate the hose connecting the connecting block to the compressor, and install the retaining nut.

Tighten:
Tighten the discharge hose connecting block-to-compressor retaining nut to 38 N.m (28 lb.ft).

4. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for A/C System.




5. Connect the negative battery cable.