Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .

1

A/C Compressor Hose Nut

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
17 N·m (12.5 lb in)

2

Sealing Washer

Tip
Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

3

A/C Compressor Nut and Evaporator Tube

Tighten
17 N·m (12.5 lb in)

4

Sealing Washer

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

5

A/C Compressor Nut and Condenser

Tip
Use a 20 mm wrench or pliers to hold the A/C condenser block fitting, this will prevent the A/C line from twisting while torquing the A/C line nut.

Tighten
17 N·m (12.5 lb in)

6

Sealing Washer

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

7

A/C Compressor Hose Assembly

Tip
Leak test the fittings. Refer to Leak Testing .