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Discharge Hose Replacement



Discharge Hose Replacement

Tools Required

J39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the generator.





3. Remove the discharge hose mounting bolt (8) from the A/C compressor.
4. Remove the discharge hose (4) from the A/C compressor.
5. Remove the discharge hose bolt from the condenser.
6. Remove the discharge hose from the condenser.
7. Remove the discharge hose from the vehicle.
8. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the discharge hose to the condenser using new sealing washers.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the discharge hose bolt to the condenser.

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





3. Install the discharge hose (4) to the A/C compressor using new sealing washers.
4. Install the discharge hose mounting bolt (8) to the A/C compressor.

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

5. Install the generator.
6. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
7. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J39400-A.

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