GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Chevrolet
🢒
2009
🢒
Express - AWD
🢒
HVAC
🢒
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
🢒 Discharge Hose Replacement
Discharge Hose Replacement 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L
Special Tools
J 39400-A
Halogen Leak Detector
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement
.
Remove the grille. Refer to
Grille Replacement
.
Remove the discharge line nut (2) from the condenser.
Remove the discharge line bolt from the compressor.
Remove the discharge line from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Install the discharge hose into the vehicle.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the discharge hose nut (2) to the condenser and tighten to
16 N·m (12 lb ft)
.
Install the grille. Refer to
Grille Replacement
.
Install the discharge hose to the compressor.
Install the discharge hose to the compressor bolt and tighten to
35 N·m (26 lb ft)
.
Install the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement
.
Leak test the fittings of the component using the
J 39400-A
.