Discharge Hose Replacement (With RPO Code C60 Compressor)

DISCHARGE HOSE REPLACEMENT (WITH RPO CODE C60 COMPRESSOR)

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Cap or tape the open air conditioning (A/C) components immediately in order to prevent system contamination.




1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the discharge hose to A/C condenser bolt (3).
3. Remove the discharge hose from the A/C condenser.
4. Remove and discard the sealing washer (2).
5. Cap or tape the discharge port on the A/C condenser.




6. Remove the discharge hose to A/C compressor nut.
7. Remove the discharge hose (3) from the A/C compressor.
8. Remove and discard the sealing washer (2).
9. Cap or tape the A/C compressor discharge port.
10. Remove the discharge hose.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install a NEW sealing washer (2) onto the A/C compressor side of the discharge hose.
2. Remove the cap or tape from the A/C compressor discharge port.
3. Install the discharge hose (3) to the A/C compressor.
4. Install the discharge hose to A/C compressor nut.

Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




5. Install a NEW sealing washer (2) to the A/C condenser side of the discharge hose.
6. Remove the cap or tape from the discharge port on the A/C condenser.
7. Install the discharge hose to the A/C condenser.
8. Install the discharge hose to A/C condenser bolt.

The bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

9. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
10. Leak test the fittings of the A/C components using the J 39400-A.