Discharge Hose Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the discharge hose mounting bolt (2) from the A/C compressor.
3. Remove the discharge hose (5) from the A/C compressor.
4. Remove the upper radiator air baffle.
5. Remove the discharge hose nut from the condenser.
Discard the nut.
6. Remove the discharge hose from the condenser.
7. Disconnect the A/C recirculation switch from the discharge hose.
8. Remove the discharge hose from the vehicle.
9. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the discharge hose to the vehicle.
2. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C recirculation switch.
3. Install the discharge hose to the condenser using new sealing washers.
4. Install the discharge hose nut to the condenser.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
5. Install the upper radiator air baffle.
6. Install the discharge hose (5) to the compressor using new sealing washers.
7. Install the discharge hose mounting bolt (2) to the A/C compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
9. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.