Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement 4.3L

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer toRefrigerant Recovery and Recharging .



2. Remove the refrigerant hose mounting bolt.
3. Remove the refrigerant hose from the compressor.



4. Remove the nut at the accumulator.
5. Remove the hose from the accumulator.
6. Remove the upper radiator baffle.



7. Remove the nut at the condenser.
8. Remove the hose from the condenser.
9. Disconnect the automatic recirculation electrical connector from the compressor/condenser hose.



10. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor/condenser hose assembly.
11. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.

1. Install the A/C compressor/condenser hose assembly.



2. Install the hose to the condenser using new sealing washers.
3. Connect the automatic recirculation electrical connector to the compressor/condenser hose.
4. Install the upper radiator baffle.

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.

5. Install the nut at the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).




6. Install the hose to the accumulator using new sealing washers.
7. Install the nut at the accumulator.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).




8. Install the refrigerant hose to the compressor using new sealing washers. Refer to Compressor Sealing Washers Replacement .
9. Install the refrigerant hose mounting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).

10. Recharge the A/C system. Refer toRefrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
11. Inspect the system for leaks. Refer to Leak Testing .

Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer toRefrigerant Recovery and Recharging .



2. Remove the refrigerant hose mounting bolt.
3. Remove the refrigerant hose from the compressor.



4. Remove the nut at the accumulator.
5. Remove the hose from the accumulator.
6. Remove the upper radiator baffle.



7. Remove the nut at the condenser.
8. Remove the hose from the condenser.
9. Disconnect the automatic recirculation electrical connector from the compressor/condenser hose.



10. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor/condenser hose assembly.
11. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.

1. Install the A/C compressor/condenser hose assembly.
2. Connect the automatic recirculation electrical connector to the compressor/condenser hose.



3. Install the hose to the condenser using new sealing washers.

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.

4. Install the nut at the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).




5. Install the grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
6. Install the hose to the accumulator using new sealing washers.
7. Install the nut at the accumulator.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).




8. Install the refrigerant hose to the compressor using new sealing washers. Refer to Compressor Sealing Washers Replacement .
9. Install the refrigerant hose mounting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).

10. Recharge the A/C system. Refer toRefrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
11. Inspect the system for leaks. Refer to Leak Testing .