Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line
COMPRESSOR TO CONDENSER DISCHARGE LINERemoval and Installation
NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
3. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube discharge fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
4. Disconnect the dual-function pressure switch electrical connector.
5. Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
6. Detach the compressor-to-condenser discharge line from the A/C line clip.
7. Remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
9. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.