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Discharge Hose Replacement




Discharge Hose Replacement (LLV, LLR) (2.9L, 3.7L)

Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
2. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (LLV/LLR) (Service and Repair)Generator Replacement (LH8) (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the discharge hose mounting bolt (1) from the A/C compressor.
4. Remove the discharge hose (2) from the A/C compressor.




5. Remove the discharge hose bolt (1) from the condenser.
6. Remove the discharge hose (2) 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 (2) to the condenser using new sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement (Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the discharge hose bolt (1) to the condenser. Tighten the bolt to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).




3. Install the discharge hose (2) to the A/C compressor using new sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement (Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement).
4. Install the discharge hose mounting bolt (1) to the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolt to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).
5. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (LLV/LLR) (Service and Repair)Generator Replacement (LH8) (Service and Repair).
6. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
7. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .

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