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Line-A/C Discharge

LINE-A/C DISCHARGE

NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

REMOVAL

WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.




1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system
3. Disconnect the wire harness connector (3) from the A/C pressure transducer (2) and, if required, remove the transducer from the A/C discharge line (4).
4. Remove the nuts (1 and 5) that secure the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser (6) and the A/C compressor (7).
5. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C condenser and the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
6. Install plug in, or tape over the opened discharge line fittings and the compressor and condenser ports.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals is required anytime a refrigerant line is opened. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals could result in a refrigerant system leak.




1. Position the A/C discharge line (4) into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the discharge line fittings and the compressor and condenser ports.
3. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them on the discharge line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
4. Connect the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor (7) and install the retaining nut (1). Tighten the nut to 27 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
5. Connect the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser
6. and install the retaining nut (5). Tighten the nut to 22.5 N.m (200 in. lbs.)
6. If removed, install the A/C pressure transducer (2) onto the A/C discharge line. Hand-tightened the transducer securely.
7. Connect the wire harness connector (3) to the A/C pressure transducer.
8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
9. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
10. Charge the refrigerant system.
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