Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning (A/C) system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
4. Unclip the brake lines from engine frame to allow access to hose retaining nut.

Important: Seal the A/C system ports after the hose is removed in order to keep A/C system from being contaminated.

5. Disconnect the A/C compressor and condenser hose electrical connector.

1

A/C Compressor Hose Retaining Nut

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

2

Sealing Washer

Tip
Remove and discard the sealing washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

3

A/C Compressor Hose Retaining Nut

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

4

Sealing Washer

Tip
Remove and discard the sealing washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

5

A/C Compressor Hose

Tip
Leak test the fittings using J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector.