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Discharge Hose Replacement



Discharge Hose Replacement

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove front facia.




3. Remove the electrical connector from the A/C pressure switch.
4. Remove the discharge line bolt from the A/C compressor (1).
5. Disconnect the discharge line from the A/C compressor (3).




6. Remove the discharge line to condenser bolt (1).
7. Disconnect the discharge line from the condenser (3).
8. Remove the discharge line.
9. Remove the A/C pressure switch.
10. Remove and discard the discharge line O-rings (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Install new O-rings to the discharge line (2).
2. Install the A/C pressure switch.
3. Connect the discharge line to the condenser (3).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the discharge line to condenser bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




5. Connect the discharge line to the A/C compressor (3).
6. Install the discharge line bolt to the A/C compressor (1).

Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

7. Install front facia.
8. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
9. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.
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