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Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line




Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line - 3.5L













Removal and Installation

1. Recover the refrigerant.

2. Remove the rear A/C compressor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).


3. Remove the A/C compressor discharge fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).


4. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector.

5. Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).


6. Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line.

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.

- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Heating and Air Conditioning.


8. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.