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Auxiliary Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement C60

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.
  2. Discharge and recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  3. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.

  4. Object Number: 280389  Size: SH
  5. Remove the hose clamp bracket nut (3) from the engine stud.

  6. Object Number: 280393  Size: SH
  7. Remove the compressor and condenser hose bolt from the compressor.
  8. Remove the old sealing washers from the compressor if still attached. Refer to Compressor Sealing Washers Replacement .

  9. Object Number: 280389  Size: SH
  10. Remove the compressor and condenser hose nut (6) from the condenser.
  11. Remove the compressor and condenser hose nut (1) from the accumulator.
  12. Remove the compressor and condenser hose from the vehicle.
  13. Cap or plug all open connections.

Installation Procedure

  1. Uncap or plug all open connections.
  2. When installing the compressor and condenser hose do the following:
  3. 2.1. Coat the new sealing washers and O-rings with a coat of 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
    2.2. Install new O-ring seals to the compressor and condenser hose ends.
    2.3. Install new seal washers to the Compressor.
  4. Install the compressor and condenser hose to the vehicle.
  5. Install the sealing washers. Refer to Compressor Sealing Washers Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 280389  Size: SH

    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.

  7. Install the compressor and condenser hose nut (1) to the accumulator.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the compressor and condenser hose nut (1) to the accumulator to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

  9. Install the compressor and condenser hose nut (6) to the condenser.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the compressor and condenser hose nut to the condenser to 27.5 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 280393  Size: SH
  11. Install the compressor and condenser hose bolt to the compressor.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the compressor and condenser hose bolt to the compressor to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 280389  Size: SH
  13. Install the hose clamp bracket nut (3) to the engine stud.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the hose clamp bracket nut (3) to the engine stud to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  15. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  16. Evacuate and charge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
  17. Ensure that no leaks exist in the system.
  18. Install the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.

Auxiliary Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement C69

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.
  2. Discharge and recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  3. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.

  4. Object Number: 280388  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the auxiliary evaporator lines nut from the compressor and condenser hose.

  6. Object Number: 280389  Size: SH
  7. Remove the hose clamp bracket nut (3) from the engine stud.

  8. Object Number: 280393  Size: SH
  9. Remove the compressor and condenser hose bolt from the compressor.
  10. Remove the old sealing washers from the compressor if still attached. Refer to Compressor Sealing Washers Replacement .

  11. Object Number: 280389  Size: SH
  12. Remove the compressor and condenser hose nut (6) from the condenser.
  13. Remove the compressor and condenser hose nut (1) from the accumulator.
  14. Remove the compressor and condenser hose from the vehicle.
  15. Cap or plug all open connections.

Installation Procedure

  1. Uncap or plug all open connections.
  2. When installing the compressor and condenser hose do the following:
  3. 2.1. Coat the new sealing washers and O-rings with a coat of 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
    2.2. Install new O-ring seals to the compressor and condenser hose ends.
    2.3. Install new seal washers to the Compressor.
  4. Install the compressor and condenser hose to the vehicle.
  5. Install the sealing washers. Refer to Compressor Sealing Washers Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 280389  Size: SH

    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.

  7. Install the compressor and condenser hose nut (1) to the accumulator.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the compressor and condenser hose nut (1) to the accumulator to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

  9. Install the compressor and condenser hose nut (6) to the condenser.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the compressor and condenser hose nut to the condenser to 27.5 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 280393  Size: SH
  11. Install the compressor and condenser hose bolt to the compressor.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the compressor and condenser hose bolt to the compressor to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 280389  Size: SH
  13. Install the hose clamp bracket nut (3) to the engine stud.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the hose clamp bracket nut (3) to the engine stud to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 280388  Size: SH
  15. Connect the auxiliary evaporator line nut to the compressor and condenser hose.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the auxiliary evaporator line nut to the compressor and condenser hose to 27.5 N·m (26 lb ft).

  17. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  18. Evacuate and charge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
  19. Ensure that no leaks exist in the system.
  20. Install the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.

Auxiliary Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement YF7

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.
  2. Discharge and recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  3. Remove the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.

  4. Object Number: 280393  Size: SH
  5. Remove the nut from the auxiliary evaporator line support.
  6. Disconnect the nut from the compressor and condenser hose auxiliary evaporator line.

  7. Object Number: 280389  Size: SH
  8. Remove the hose clamp bracket nut (3) from the engine stud.

  9. Object Number: 280393  Size: SH
  10. Remove the compressor and condenser hose bolt from the compressor.
  11. Remove the old sealing washers from the compressor if still attached. Refer to Compressor Sealing Washers Replacement .

  12. Object Number: 280389  Size: SH
  13. Remove the compressor and condenser hose nut (6) from the condenser.
  14. Remove the compressor and condenser hose nut (1) from the accumulator.
  15. Remove the compressor and condenser hose from the vehicle.
  16. Cap or plug all open connections.

Installation Procedure

  1. Uncap or plug all open connections.
  2. When installing the compressor and condenser hose do the following:
  3. 2.1. Coat the new sealing washers and O-rings with a coat of 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
    2.2. Install new O-ring seals to the compressor and condenser hose ends.
    2.3. Install new seal washers to the Compressor.
  4. Install the compressor and condenser hose to the vehicle.
  5. Install the sealing washers. Refer to Compressor Sealing Washers Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 280389  Size: SH

    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.

  7. Install the compressor and condenser hose nut (1) to the accumulator.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the compressor and condenser hose nut (1) to the accumulator to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

  9. Install the compressor and condenser hose nut (6) to the condenser.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the compressor and condenser hose nut to the condenser to 27.5 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 280393  Size: SH
  11. Install the compressor and condenser hose bolt to the compressor.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the compressor and condenser hose bolt to the compressor to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 280389  Size: SH
  13. Install the hose clamp bracket nut (3) to the engine stud.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the hose clamp bracket nut (3) to the engine stud to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 280393  Size: SH
  15. Install the nut to the auxiliary evaporator line support.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to the auxiliary evaporator line support to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  17. Connect the auxiliary evaporator line nut to the compressor and condenser hose .
  18. Tighten
    Tighten the auxiliary evaporator line nut to the compressor and condenser hose to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

  19. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  20. Evacuate and charge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
  21. Ensure that no leaks exist in the system.
  22. Install the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.