Compressor-to-Condenser Pipe

Remove or Disconnect

1. Discharge and recover refrigerant. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Charging the Refrigeration System.
2. Negative (-) battery cable.
3. Compressor discharge hose at compressor fitting (one bolt).
4. Compressor pipe fitting (one pipe nut) and hose from vehicle.

Install or Connect

1. Install new O-rings to refrigerant pipe fittings. Coat new O-rings with clean refrigerant oil.
2. Hose to vehicle; secure with compressor pipe fitting nut.
3. Compressor discharge hose at compressor fitting (one bolt).

Tighten

^ Compressor discharge hose fitting bolt to 9.8 N.m (86.74 lb. in.).

4. Negative (-) battery cable.
5. Evacuate and recharge air conditioning system. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Charging the Refrigeration System.
6. Operate A/C system and check for refrigerant leaks. Refer to Refrigerant Leak Testing.