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 the air cleaner assembly.




3. Remove the discharge hose mounting bolt (1) from the A/C compressor.
4. Remove the discharge hose (4) from the A/C compressor.




5. Remove the discharge hose nut from the condenser.
6. Remove the discharge hose from the condenser.
7. Disconnect the A/C pressure switch electrical connector.
8. Remove the discharge hose from the vehicle.
9. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the discharge hose to the vehicle.
2. Connect the A/C pressure switch electrical connector.
3. Install new sealing washers to the discharge hose.




4. Install the discharge hose to the condenser.
5. Install the discharge hose to condenser retaining nut.

Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.




6. Install the discharge hose (4) to the A/C compressor.
7. Install the discharge hose to A/C compressor mounting bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

8. Install the air cleaner assembly.
9. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
10. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.