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Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement




Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LDE, LUW)

Removal Procedure

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

2. Disconnect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.





3. Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1).

4. Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2) from A/C condenser.





5. Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose bolt (1).

6. Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose (2) from A/C compressor.





7. Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1).

8. Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2) from refrigerant hose.

9. Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Note:
Use NEW system seals. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement.

1. Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose.





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2) to the refrigerant hose.

3. Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1). Tighten nut to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).





4. Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2) to the A/C compressor.

5. Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose bolt (1). Tighten bolt to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).





6. Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2) to the A/C condenser.

7. Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1). Tighten nut to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

8. Connect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.

9. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.