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Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the compressor suction/discharge hose bolt (2) and the washer (1).
3. Remove the compressor suction/discharge hose from the compressor.
4. Remove the sealing washers.




5. Remove the compressor suction hose from the accumulator.
6. Remove the O-ring seal.
7. Remove the air intake resonator.




8. Remove the compressor discharge hose from the condenser.
9. Remove the O-ring seal.




10. Remove the compressor suction hose from the evaporator.
11. Cap or plug all of the open connections

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the compressor suction hose to the evaporator.
2. Install the air intake resonator.
3. Install a new O-ring seal. Coat the O-ring seal with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




4. Install the compressor discharge hose to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the hose to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

5. Install a new O-ring seal.
Coat the O-ring with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.




6. Install the compressor suction hose to the accumulator.

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

7. Install the sealing washers.




8. Install the compressor suction/discharge hose to the compressor.
9. Install the compressor suction/discharge hose washer (1) and the bolt (2).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

10. Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.