Callout 
 | Component Name 
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 Preliminary Procedure
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to 
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
 
- Remove the air cleaner intake duct from the air cleaner assembly. Refer to 
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
 
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to 
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
 
- Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to 
Front Wheelhouse Panel Splash Shield Replacement.
 
 
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1 
 | A/C Compressor and Condenser Connector 
 Procedure
- Insert 2 small screwdrivers into the 2 slots of the compressor hose and suction line connector and release locking tabs.
 
- Remove the A/C compressor hose from the evaporator hose assembly and discard O-rings. Refer to 
O-Ring Replacement.
 
 
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2 
 | A/C Compressor Hose Nut 
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. 
Tip Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose. 
Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)  | 
3 
 | Sealing Washer 
Tip Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to 
Sealing Washer Replacement.  | 
4 
 | A/C Compressor Hose Bolt 
Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)  | 
5 
 | Sealing Washer 
Tip Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to 
Sealing Washer Replacement.  | 
6 
 | A/C Compressor Hose Assembly 
 Procedure
- Note routing of the A/C compressor hose to ensure proper routing.
 
- Using 
J 39400 
 leak test A/C compressor hose connections.
 
 
Special ToolsJ 39400 
 Electronic Halogen Leak Detector 
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Callout 
 | Component Name 
 | 
 Preliminary Procedure
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to 
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
 
- Remove the air cleaner intake duct fro the air cleaner assembly. Refer to 
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
 
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to 
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
 
- Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to 
Front Wheelhouse Panel Splash Shield Replacement.
 
 
 | 
1 
 | A/C Compressor and Condenser Connector 
Tip
 - Insert 2 small screwdrivers into the 2 slots of the compressor hose and suction line connector and release locking tabs.
 
- Remove the A/C compressor hose from the evaporator hose assembly and discard O-rings. Refer to 
O-Ring Replacement.
 
 
 | 
2 
 | A/C Compressor Hose Nut 
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. 
Tip Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose. 
Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)  | 
3 
 | Sealing Washer 
Tip Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to 
Sealing Washer Replacement.  | 
4 
 | A/C Compressor Hose Bolt 
Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)  | 
5 
 | Sealing Washer 
Tip Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to 
Sealing Washer Replacement.  | 
6 
 | A/C Compressor Hose Assembly 
 Procedure
- Note routing of the A/C compressor hose to ensure proper routing.
 
- Using 
J 39400  leak test A/C compressor hose connections.
 
 
Special ToolsJ 39400  Electronic Halogen Leak Detector 
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Callout 
 | Component Name 
 | 
 Preliminary Procedure
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to 
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
 
- Remove the air cleaner intake duct fro the air cleaner assembly. Refer to 
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
 
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to 
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
 
- Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to 
Front Wheelhouse Panel Splash Shield Replacement.
 
 
 | 
1 
 | A/C Compressor and Condenser Connector 
 Procedure
- Insert 2 small screwdrivers into the 2 slots of the compressor hose and suction line connector and release locking tabs.
 
- Remove the A/C compressor hose from the evaporator hose assembly and discard O-rings. Refer to 
O-Ring Replacement.
 
 
 | 
2 
 | A/C Compressor Hose Nut 
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. 
Tip Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose. 
Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)  | 
3 
 | Sealing Washer 
Tip Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to 
Sealing Washer Replacement.  | 
4 
 | A/C Compressor Hose Bolt 
Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)  | 
5 
 | Sealing Washer 
Tip Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to 
Sealing Washer Replacement.  | 
6 
 | A/C Compressor Hose Assembly 
 Procedure
- Note routing of the A/C compressor hose to ensure proper routing.
 
- Using 
J 39400  leak test A/C compressor hose connections.
 
 
Special ToolsJ 39400  Electronic Halogen Leak Detector 
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Callout 
 | Component Name 
 | 
 Preliminary Procedures
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to 
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
 
- Remove the air cleaner intake duct from the air cleaner assembly. Refer to 
Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement.
 
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to 
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
 
- Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to 
Front Wheelhouse Panel Splash Shield Replacement.
 
 
 | 
1 
 | A/C Compressor and Condenser Connector 
 Procedure
- Insert 2 small screwdrivers into the 2 slots of the compressor hose and suction line connector and release locking tabs.
 
- Remove the A/C compressor hose from the evaporator hose assembly and discard O-rings. Refer to 
O-Ring Replacement.
 
 
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2 
 | A/C Compressor Hose Clip Bracket Bolt 
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. 
Tighten 10 N·m (89 lb in)  | 
3 
 | A/C Compressor Hose Nut 
Tip Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose. 
Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)  | 
4 
 | Sealing Washer 
Tip Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to 
Sealing Washer Replacement.  | 
5 
 | A/C Compressor Hose Bolt 
Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)  | 
6 
 | Sealing Washer 
Tip Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to 
Sealing Washer Replacement.  | 
7 
 | A/C Compressor Hose Assembly 
 Procedure
- Note routing of the A/C compressor hose to ensure proper routing.
 
- Using 
J 39400  leak test A/C compressor hose connections.
 
 
Special ToolsJ 39400  Electronic Halogen Leak Detector 
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