Discharge Hose Replacement

Discharge Hose Replacement (LB7)

Tools Required
^ J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.





2. Remove the discharge hose mounting bolt (2) from the A/C compressor. Discard the bolt.
3. Remove the discharge hose (5) from the A/C compressor.
4. Remove the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Upper.





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 A/C recirculation switch to the discharge hose.





3. Install the discharge hose to the condenser using new sealing washers.
4. Install the NEW discharge hose nut to the condenser.
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Upper.





6. Install the discharge hose (5) to the compressor using new sealing washers.
7. Install the NEW discharge hose mounting bolt (2) to the A/C compressor.
Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
9. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.