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Compressor/Condenser Hose Replacement - Auxiliary

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 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. Raise vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
8. Disconnect the auxiliary evaporator lines nut from the compressor hose assembly.
9. Lower vehicle.




10. Remove the nut that attaches the compressor hose assembly bracket to the engine.




11. Remove the hose clamp bracket nut (3) from the engine stud.




12. Remove the compressor hose assembly bolt from the compressor.
13. Remove the sealing washers from the compressor.




14. Remove the compressor hose assembly nut (6) from the condenser.
15. Remove the compressor hose assembly nut (1) from the accumulator.
16. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the vehicle.
17. Cap or plug all open connections.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Uncap or unplug all open connections.
2. Install the compressor hose assembly to the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. 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).

4. Install the compressor hose assembly nut (6) to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the compressor hose assembly nut to the condenser to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).




5. Install new seal washers to the compressor.
6. Install the compressor hose assembly bolt to the compressor.

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




7. Install the hose clamp bracket nut (3) to the engine stud.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).




8. Install the nut that attaches the compressor hose assembly bracket to the engine.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (44 lb in).




9. Raise the vehicle.
10. Connect the auxiliary evaporator hose nut to the compressor hose assembly.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Install the engine cover.
13. Install the grille.
14. Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
15. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.
16. Install the air cleaner.
17. Connect the IAT sensor.
18. Connect the MAF sensor.
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