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Front System W/Auxiliary Unit

Compressor And Condenser Hose Assembly (5.7L Engines W/Aux. A/C):





Remove or Disconnect
1. Recover refrigerant.
2. Bolt.
3. Hose assembly from the top of the compressor.
4. Sealing washers.
5. Hose from accumulator using J 38042.
6. O-ring seals from accumulator hose.
7. Hose from aux. A/C line using J 38042.
8. O-ring seals from hose.
9. Hose from clip.
10. Hose from bracket, if equipped with diesel engine.
11. Hose assembly from condenser.
12. O-ring seal.
- Cap or plug all open connections.

Install or Connect
1. New O-ring seals to Aux. A/C hose.
- Coat O-ring seal with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
2. Hose assembly to Aux. A/C line. Tighten Hose assembly to 24 Nm (18 lb ft).
3. New O-ring seal to condenser hose.
- Coat O-ring seal with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
4. Hose assembly to condenser. Tighten Hose assembly to 24 Nm (18 lb ft).
5. New O-ring seals to accumulator hose.
- Coat O-ring seal with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
6. Hose assembly to accumulator. Tighten Hose assembly to 24 Nm (18 lb ft).
7. Sealing washers.
8. Hose assembly to top of the compressor.
9. Bolt. Tighten Bolt to 34 Nm (25 lb ft).
10. Charge system.

- Check system for leaks.