Discharge Hose Replacement LA3, LY9

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.



3. Remove the bolt (2) that holds the compressor discharge hose to the compressor.
4. Separate the compressor discharge hose from the compressor.



5. Remove the bolt (1) from the condenser.
6. Disconnect the discharge line from the condenser.
7. Remove the discharge hose.

1. Lubricate the O-rings. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
2. Install the discharge hose.
3. Connect the discharge hose to compressor.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




4. Install the discharge hose bolt (2).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9.8 N·m (87 lb in).

5. Install the discharge hose to the condenser.



6. Install the bolt (1) to the discharge hose.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 5.4 N·m (48 lb in).

7. Install the air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.
8. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
9. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .