Discharge Hose Replacement
DISCHARGE HOSE REPLACEMENTTOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
3. Remove the grille.
4. Remove the discharge line nut (2) from the condenser.
5. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Remove the discharge line bolt from the compressor.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the discharge line from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the discharge hose into the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the discharge hose nut (2) to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
3. Install the grille.
4. Raise the vehicle.
5. Install the discharge hose to the compressor.
6. Install the discharge hose to the compressor bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.
9. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.