A/C Discharge Hose/Line Replacement

REMOVAL

WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to: Heating and Air Conditioning, Service and Repair, Refrigerant System Recovery, Refrigerant System Recovery

2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.




3. Disconnect the wire harness connector (6) from the A/C pressure transducer (5).
4. If required, remove the A/C pressure transducer from the A/C discharge line (1).
5. Remove the nut (7) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser (2).
6. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C condenser and the retainer (3) located on the condenser fan shroud (4).
7. Remove the O-ring seal and gasket from the discharge line fitting and discard.
8. Install plugs in, or tape over the discharge line fitting and condenser inlet port.




9. Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C discharge line (3) to the A/C compressor (4).
10. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor.
11. Remove the O-ring seal and gasket from the discharge line fitting and discard.
12. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fitting and the compressor port.
13. Remove the A/C discharge line from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the A/C discharge line into the engine compartment.




2. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened discharge line fitting (3) and the compressor port (4).
3. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it and a new gasket onto the discharge line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
4. Install the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor.
5. Install the nut (1) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).




6. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened discharge line fitting (1) and the condenser port (2).
7. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it and a new gasket onto the discharge line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
8. Install the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser and the retainer (3) located on the condenser fan shroud.
9. Install the nut (7) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser. Tighten the nut to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
10. If removed, install the A/C pressure transducer (5) onto the A/C discharge line.
11. Connect the wire harness connector (6) to the A/C pressure transducer.
12. Connect the negative battery cable.
13. Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to: Heating and Air Conditioning, Service and Repair, Refrigerant System Evacuate, Refrigerant System Evacuate

14. Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to: Heating and Air Conditioning, Service and Repair, Refrigerant System Charge, Refrigerant System Charge