Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the IAT sensor.
2. Disconnect the MAF sensor.
3. Remove the air cleaner.
4. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
5. Remove the grille.
6. Remove the engine cover.
7. Remove the compressor hose assembly bolt (2) from the compressor.
8. Remove the old sealing washers from the compressor.
9. Remove the hose clamp bracket nut (3) from the engine stud.
10. Remove the compressor hose assembly nut (6) from the condenser.
11. Remove the compressor hose assembly nut (1) from the accumulator.
12. Remove the bolt from the transmission filler tube to the oil indicator tube.
13. Remove transmission filler tube from the throttle cable bracket.
14. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the vehicle.
15. Cap or plug all open connections on the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Uncap or unplug all open connections.
2. Install the compressor hose assembly to the vehicle.
3. Install transmission filler tube to the throttle cable bracket.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the bolt to the transmission filler tube to the oil indicator tube.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to the transmission filler tube to the oil indicator tube to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
5. Install the compressor hose assembly nut (1) to the accumulator.
Tighten
Tighten the compressor hose assembly nut (1) to the accumulator to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
6. Install the compressor hose assembly nut (6) to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the compressor hose assembly nut (6) to the condenser to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
7. Install the hose clamp bracket nut (3) to the engine stud.
Tighten
Tighten the hose clamp bracket nut (3) to the engine stud to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
8. Install the compressor hose assembly seals.
8.1. Coat the new sealing washers and O-rings with a coat of 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
8.2. Install new O-ring seals to the compressor hose assembly ends.
8.3. Install new seal washers to the compressor.
8.4. Install the sealing washers.
9. Install the compressor hose assembly bolt to the compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the compressor hose assembly bolt to the compressor to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
10. Install the engine cover.
11. Install the grille.
12. Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
13. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.
14. Install the air cleaner.
15. Connect the IAT sensor.
16. Connect the MAF sensor.