Compressor To Condenser Discharge Line Removal/Installation

COMPRESSOR TO CONDENSER DISCHARGE LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - 3.0L









NOTE:Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the A/C system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See Lifting.

2. Recover the refrigerant. See Air Conditioning (A/C) System Discharging And Recovery.





3. Remove the RH lower engine splash shield.

4. Remove the front bumper cover. See Service and Repair.

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 {1.5 kgf-m, 133 in-lbf}.

6. Remove the A/C compressor suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.

- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm {1.5 kgf-m, 133 in-lbf}.

7. 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 {1.5 kgf-m, 133 in-lbf}.

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

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.

- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. See Refrigerant Oil Adding.

10. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. See Air Conditioning (A/C) System Evacuation And Charging.