Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair

A/C Line Retainer:

Suction Line/Condenser Connection:

Accumulator Line Connection:

Suction/Discharge Line Compressor Connection:

Tool Required:
J 38042 Dual O-Ring Joint Separator
J 39500 Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recovery Recycling and Recharging (ACR4) System

Remove or Disconnect

^ Recover refrigerant from A/C system.
1. Negative-battery cable.
2. Upper A/C line clip.
3. A/C line connection front accumulator outlet.
4. A/C line connection from condenser inlet.
5. Electrical connector from A/C pressure sensor.
6. Nut attaching suction/discharge refrigerant line assembly to rear of A/C compressor.
7. Suction/discharge refrigerant line assembly from vehicle.

Install or Connect

1. Suction/discharge refrigerant line assembly into vehicle.
2. Nut attaching suction/discharge refrigerant line assembly to rear of A/C compressor.

Tighten
^ Nut to 30 N.m (22 lb. ft.).

3. Electrical connector to A/C pressure switch.
4. A/C line connection to condenser connection.

Tighten
^ Condenser connection to 24 N.m (18 lb. ft.).

5. A/C line connection to accumulator outlet.

Tighten
^ Accumulator outlet connection to 24 N.m (18 lb. ft.).

6. Upper A/C line clip.
7. Negative battery cable.
^ Evacuate, charge and leak test A/C system.