HVAC System - Manual

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
^ J 38042 Dual O-Ring Joint Separator
^ J 39500 A/C Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Recharging (ACR4) System




1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the upper A/C line clip (1).
4. Disconnect the A/C line connection from the accumulator outlet using the J 38042.
5. Disconnect the A/C line connection from the condenser inlet using the J 38042.
6. Remove the A/C compressor splash shield.




7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C pressure switch (4).
8. Remove the bolt (2) that attaches the A/C compressor hose assembly (3), from the rear of the A/C compressor (1).
9. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly (3) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Electronic Halogen Leak Detector




1. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly (3) into the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolt (2) in order to attach the A/C compressor hose assembly (3) to the rear of the A/C compressor (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

3. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C pressure switch (4).
4. Connect the A/C line connection to the condenser inlet.

Tighten
Tighten the condenser inlet connection to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Connect the A/C line connection to the accumulator outlet.

Tighten
Tighten the accumulator outlet connection to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).




6. Install the upper A/C line clip (1).
7. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).

8. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
9. Test the A/C system for leaks. Refer to Leak Testing. Testing and Inspection




10. Install the A/C compressor splash shield (1).