Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement

Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Service and Repair.

4. Remove the air cleaner rear duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.

5. Remove the front bumper fascia.




6. Remove the air conditioning compressor and the condenser hose nut (1) from the refrigerant hose (2).

7. Remove the air conditioning compressor and the condenser hose nut (3) from the A/C condenser (4).




8. Remove the air conditioning compressor and the condenser hose bolt (1) from the A/C compressor (2).

9. Remove the air conditioning compressor and the condenser hose (3).

Installation Procedure




1. Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (3). Use NEW O-ring seals. Refer to Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the air conditioning compressor and the condenser hose bolt (1) to the A/C compressor (2) and tighten to 19 Nm (14 lb ft).




3. Install the air conditioning compressor and the condenser hose nut (3) to the A/C condenser (4) and tighten to 19 Nm (14 lb ft).

4. Install the air conditioning compressor and the condenser hose nut (1) to refrigerant hose (2) and tighten to 19 Nm (14 lb ft).

5. Install the front bumper fascia.

6. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.

7. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement Service and Repair.

8. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.