Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Remove the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
3. Remove the coolant recovery or the surge tank.
4. Remove the air cleaner from the vehicle.
5. Remove the air conditioning line (2) connection from the accumulator (1).




6. Remove the auxiliary hose (1) connection from the compressor (3), if equipped.




7. Remove the air conditioning line from the condenser (4).
8. Remove the bolt (2) from the hose assembly to the compressor (6).
9. Cap or plug all open connections to prevent contamination.
10. Remove the hose (3) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Remove the cap or plugs from the connections.
2. Install the hose (3) to the vehicle compressor.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the hose assembly retaining bolt (2) to the compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the hose retaining bolt to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

4. Install the air conditioning line to the condenser (4).

Tighten
Tighten the A/C line to the condenser to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).




5. Install the auxiliary hose (1) connection at the compressor (3), if equipped.

Tighten
Tighten the auxiliary hose connection to the compressor to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).




6. Install the air conditioning lines (2) to the accumulator (1).

Tighten
Tighten the A/C line to the accumulator to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

7. Evacuate and Recharge the refrigerant to the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
8. Install the air cleaner to the vehicle.
9. Install the coolant recovery or the surge tank.
10. Install the negative battery cable.