Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 38042 Dual O-Ring Separator

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
3. Remove the grille.
4. Remove the bolt.
5. Disconnect the hose assembly from the top of the compressor.
6. Remove the sealing washers.
7. Disconnect the hose assembly from the accumulator using the J 38042.
8. Remove the O-Ring seals from the accumulator hose.
9. Disconnect the hose assembly from the condenser.
10. Remove the O-ring seal from the condenser hose.
11. Cap or plug all of the open connections.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Coat the new O-ring seal with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
2. Install the new O-ring seal to the condenser hose.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Connect the hose assembly to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the hose assembly to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

4. Coat the new dual O-ring seals with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
5. Install the new dual O-ring seals to the accumulator hose.
6. Connect the hose assembly to the accumulator.

Tighten
Tighten the hose assembly to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

7. Install the sealing washers.
8. Connect the hose assembly to the top of the compressor.
9. Install the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

10. Install the grille.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.
12. Charge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
13. Inspect the system for leaks. Refer to Leak Testing.