Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the refrigerant pressure sensor.
3. Remove the refrigerant pressure sensor from the hose.



4. Remove the bolt holding the compressor hose bracket to the fan shroud.
5. Remove the compressor hose assembly to condenser nut.
6. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the condenser.
7. Remove and discard the seal washer.
8. Raise 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 in Body Front End.



10. Remove the nut holding the compressor hose assembly to the accumulator.
11. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the accumulator.
12. Remove and discard the seal washer.



13. Remove the block fitting bolt from the compressor.
14. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor.
15. Remove and discard the seal washers.

1. Install new seal washers to the compressor ports. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement

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.

2. Install the block fitting bolt to the compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the block fitting bolt to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).




3. Install the new seal washer to the accumulator end of the compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement
4. Install the compressor hose assembly and nut to the accumulator.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

5. Install the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
6. Lower the vehicle.



7. Install the new seal washer to the condenser end of the compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
8. Install the compressor hose and nut to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

9. Install the compressor hose bracket and bolt to the fan shroud.

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




10. Install the refrigerant pressure sensor O- ring to the new hose.

Install the refrigerant pressure sensor to the new hose.

11. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
12. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .