Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .



2. Insert 2 small screwdrivers into the 2 slots of the compressor hose and suction line connector and release locking tabs.
3. Remove the compressor hose and suction line connector.
4. Remove the compressor hose from the suction line.
5. Remove and discard the O-rings.



6. Remove the compressor hose bracket bolt.
7. Remove the air cleaner intake duct from the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L (LX9).
8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



9. Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
10. Remove the right radiator air deflector retainers.
11. Remove the right radiator air deflector.



12. Remove the liquid line and compressor hose bolt from the condenser.
13. Remove the compressor hose from the condenser.



14. Remove the compressor hose nut from the compressor.
15. Remove the compressor hose from the compressor.



16. Remove the compressor hose from the rail clip.



17. Remove the compressor line.

Important: Cap all A/C components immediately to prevent system contamination.

18. Remove and discard the sealing washers.

1. Uncap A/C components.
2. Install new sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .



3. Install the compressor line.



4. Install the compressor hose to the rail clip.
5. Install the compressor hose to the compressor.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




6. Install the compressor hose nut to the compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).




7. Install the compressor hose to the condenser.
8. Install the liquid line and compressor hose bolt to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

Important: Radiator air deflectors must be properly installed or reduced A/C and engine cooling system performance could occur.




9. Install the right radiator air deflector.
10. Install the right radiator air deflector retainers.
11. Install the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Install the air cleaner intake duct to the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L (LX9).
14. Install new O-rings. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .



15. Install the compressor hose to the suction line.
16. Install the compressor hose and suction line connector.



17. Install the compressor hose bracket bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

18. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
19. Leak test the fitting using the J 39400-A .