Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement 3.1L

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.1L.



3. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut (1).
4. Disconnect the A/C compressor hose from the condenser.



5. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut (2).
6. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the accumulator.
7. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.



8. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly bolt from the A/C compressor.

Important: Remove and discard all the used O-ring and sealing washers.

9. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor.

1. Install the new sealing washers onto the A/C compressor hose assembly. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .



2. Install the A/C compressor hose to the A/C compressor.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the A/C compressor hose bolt.

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




4. Install the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
5. Install the new O-ring seal to the A/C compressor hose assembly. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
6. Install the A/C compressor hose to the accumulator.



7. Install the A/C compressor hose nut (2) to the accumulator.

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




8. Install the A/C compressor hose to the condenser.
9. Install the A/C compressor hose nut (1) to the condenser.

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

10. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.1L.
11. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
12. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .