Line-A/C Discharge
LINE-A/C DISCHARGENOTE: LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.
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.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the grille.
4. Remove the air cleaner housing, air intake tube and the resonator.
5. Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C discharge line (4) to the A/C compressor (2).
6. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the dual plane seal.
7. Remove the nut (5) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser (3).
8. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the dual plane seal.
9. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened discharge line fittings and the compressor and condenser ports.
10. Remove the A/C discharge line from the engine compartment.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the A/C discharge line (4) into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the discharge line fittings and the A/C compressor (2) and A/C condenser (3).
3. Lubricate new dual plane seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the A/C discharge line. Use only the specified seals as they are 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 onto 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 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the A/C discharge line onto the A/C condenser.
7. Install the nut (5) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser. Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the air cleaner housing, air intake tube and the resonator.
9. Install the grille.
10. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
11. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
12. Charge the refrigerant system.