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 A/C compressor hose assembly from the fan shroud clip(s).
3. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly from the accumulator.
4. Discard the O-ring.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
6. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly nut from the condenser.
7. Discard the O-ring.
8. Remove the A/C compressor.
9. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly from the vehicle.
10. Discard the sealing washers.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Lightly coat the O-rings with the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
1. Install a new sealing washers to the A/C compressor hose assembly.
2. Install the compressor hose assembly 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 hose assembly nut to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor hose assembly nut to 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 hose assembly bolt to the accumulator.
Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor hose assembly bolt to the accumulator to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
9. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to the clip on the fan shroud.
10. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
11. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.