Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the battery heat shield. Refer to Battery Heat Shield Replacement in Engine Electrical.
3. Remove the compressor hose to compressor retaining bolt.

Important: Cap or tape the open compressor hose and the compressor immediately.

4. Disconnect the compressor hose from the compressor, discard the seal washers and cap or tape the hose end and the compressor to prevent contamination.

1. Remove the cap or tape from the compressor hose end (2) and the compressor (3).
2. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the compressor hose (2) and the compressor (3).
3. Lightly coat the new seal washers (1) with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

Important: DO NOT allow any of the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil on the seal washers to enter the refrigerant system.

4. Carefully slide the new seal washers (1) onto the compressor hose (2) until seated.



5. Install the compressor hose to the compressor.
6. Install the compressor hose to compressor retaining bolt.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Important: After tightening the compressor hose (3) to the compressor (2), there should be a slight sealing washer gap (1) of approximately 1.2 mm (3/64 in) between the compressor hose (3) and the compressor (2).

7. Tighten the compressor hose to compressor retaining bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).

8. Install the battery heat shield. Refer to Battery Heat Shield Replacement in Engine Electrical.
9. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
10. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .