Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement

COMPRESSOR HOSE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.




2. Disconnect the lower pressure cut out switch from the compressor hose assembly.




3. Disconnect the A/C liquid line (2).




4. Remove the retaining nut (1) from the compressor hose (2) at the thermal expansion valve (TXV) (3).
5. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the TXV (3).
6. Remove the radiator support.
7. Remove the upper radiator outlet tank seal.




8. Remove the retaining bolt from the compressor hose at the condenser.
9. Remove the compressor hose from the condenser.




10. Remove the compressor hose mounting nut (1) from the A/C compressor (3).
11. Remove the compressor hose from the A/C compressor.
12. Remove the compressor hose from the vehicle.
13. Discard all of the used sealing washers.
14. Cap the system openings.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Remove the caps from the system openings.
2. Install the compressor hose assembly.




3. Install the compressor hose to the condenser using new sealing washers.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the compressor hose bolt to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).




5. Install the compressor hose (2) to the TXV (3) using new sealing washers.
6. Install the nut (1) to the TXV.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




7. Install the compressor hose (2) to the A/C compressor (3) using new sealing washers.
8. Install the compressor hose nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




9. Install the A/C liquid line at the TXV.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
11. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.
12. Install the upper radiator outlet tank seal.
13. Install the radiator support.