Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor and condenser hose from the clip on the fan shroud.
3. Remove the A/C compressor and condenser hose bolt at the accumulator.
4. Discard the O-ring.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.




6. Remove the A/C compressor and condenser hose nut at the condenser.
7. Discard the O-ring.
8. Remove the A/C compressor.
9. Remove the A/C compressor and condenser hose from the vehicle.
10. Discard the O-ring.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Lightly coat the O-rings with the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.




1. Install a new O-ring to the A/C compressor and condenser hose.
2. Install the compressor and condenser hose to the vehicle.
3. Install the A/C compressor.
4. Install a new O-ring.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the A/C compressor and condenser hose nut at the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor and condenser hose nut at the condenser to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.




7. Install a new O-ring.
8. Install the A/C compressor and condenser hose bolt at the accumulator.

Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor and condenser hose bolt at the accumulator to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

9. Install the A/C compressor and condenser hose to the clip on the fan shroud.
10. Recharge the A/C system.
11. Perform a leak test on the A/C system.