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Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement L35 w/ Harrison

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

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

  2. Object Number: 363065  Size: SH
  3. Remove the compressor hose assembly mounting bolt from the A/C compressor.
  4. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the A/C compressor.

  5. Object Number: 363139  Size: SH
  6. Remove the compressor hose assembly nut from the accumulator.
  7. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the accumulator.
  8. Remove the upper radiator baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.

  9. Object Number: 363062  Size: SH
  10. Remove the compressor hose assembly nut at the condenser.
  11. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the condenser.
  12. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C recirculation switch.

  13. Object Number: 363065  Size: SH
  14. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly.
  15. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 363065  Size: SH
  1. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly.

  2. Object Number: 363062  Size: SH
  3. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C recirculation switch.
  4. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to the condenser.
  5. 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.

  6. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly nut to the condenser.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  8. Install the upper radiator baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.

  9. Object Number: 363139  Size: SH
  10. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to the accumulator using new sealing washers.
  11. Install the nut to the accumulator.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 363065  Size: SH
  13. Install the bolt to the A/C compressor hose assembly.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).

  15. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  16. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .

Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement L18 w/ Harrison

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

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

  2. Object Number: 363056  Size: SH
  3. Remove the A/C compressor hose mounting bolt from the A/C compressor.
  4. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor.

  5. Object Number: 363139  Size: SH
  6. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut from the accumulator.
  7. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the accumulator.
  8. Remove the upper radiator baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.

  9. Object Number: 363062  Size: SH
  10. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut from the condenser.
  11. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the condenser.
  12. Disconnect the A/C recirculation switch electrical connector from the A/C compressor hose assembly.

  13. Object Number: 363056  Size: SH
  14. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly from the vehicle.
  15. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 363056  Size: SH
  1. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the A/C recirculation switch electrical connector to the A/C compressor hose assembly.

  3. Object Number: 363062  Size: SH
  4. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to the condenser using new sealing washers.
  5. 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.

  6. Install the A/C compressor hose nut to the condenser.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  8. Install the upper radiator baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.

  9. Object Number: 363139  Size: SH
  10. Connect the A/C compressor hose assembly to the accumulator using new sealing washers.
  11. Install the nut at the accumulator.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 363056  Size: SH
  13. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly mounting bolt.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).

  15. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  16. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .

Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement LB7 w/ Harrison

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

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

  2. Object Number: 652571  Size: SH
  3. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly mounting bolt (2) from the A/C compressor (3).
  4. Discard the bolt.

  5. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly (1) from the compressor (3).

  6. Object Number: 363139  Size: SH
  7. Remove the nut from the accumulator.
  8. Discard the nut.

  9. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the accumulator.
  10. Remove the upper radiator baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.

  11. Object Number: 363062  Size: SH
  12. Remove the nut from the condenser.
  13. Discard the nut.

  14. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the condenser.
  15. Disconnect the A/C recirculation switch from the A/C compressor hose assembly.
  16. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly from the vehicle.
  17. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the A/C recirculation switch to the A/C compressor hose assembly.

  3. Object Number: 363062  Size: SH
  4. Install the A/C compressor hose to the condenser using new sealing washers.
  5. 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.

  6. Install the NEW nut to the condenser.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  8. Install the upper radiator baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.

  9. Object Number: 363139  Size: SH
  10. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to the accumulator using new sealing washers.
  11. Install the NEW nut to the accumulator.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  13. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to the A/C compressor using new sealing washers.

  14. Object Number: 652571  Size: SH
  15. Install the NEW A/C compressor hose assembly mounting bolt (2).
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).

  17. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  18. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .