A/C Discharge Hose -Compressor to Condenser

A/C Discharge Hose - Compressor to Condenser

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to "Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for A/C System".
3. Remove the nut at the compressor hose connecting block.




4. Remove the nut at the condenser connecting block.
5. Remove the hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install new sealing washers at the compressor connecting block end and a new O-rings at the condenser connecting block end.
2. Position the hose into the vehicle, and install the nut at the condenser connecting block.

Tighten
Tighten the discharge hose connecting block-to-condenser retaining nut to 16 N.m (12 lb-ft).




3. Mate the hose connecting the connecting block to the compressor, and install the retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the discharge hose connecting block-to compressor retaining nut to 33 N.m (24 lb-ft).

4. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to "Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for A/C System".
5. Connect the negative battery cable.