Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut from the A/C condenser.
4. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C condenser.
5. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut from the accumulator.
6. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the accumulator.
7. Remove the lower air deflector.
IMPORTANT: Remove and discard all the used O-ring and sealing washers.
8. Remove the A/C compressor hose bolt from the A/C compressor.
9. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install new sealing washers onto the A/C compressor hose assembly.
2. Install the A/C compressor hose to the A/C compressor.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the A/C compressor hose bolt to the A/C compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
4. Install the lower air deflector.
IMPORTANT: The new O-ring seals must be lubricated with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
5. Install the new O-ring seal to the A/C compressor hose assembly.
6. Install the A/C compressor hose to the accumulator.
7. Install the A/C compressor hose nut onto the accumulator.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
8. Install the A/C compressor hose to the condenser.
9. Install the A/C compressor hose nut to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
10. Install the air cleaner assembly.
11. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
12. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.