Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .



2. Remove the compressor hose assembly bolt (1) and the washer (2).
3. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor.
4. Remove the sealing washers.



5. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the accumulator.
6. Remove the O-ring seal and discard.
7. Remove the lower radiator hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement in Engine Cooling.



8. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the condenser.
9. Remove the O-ring seal and discard.

1. Install a new O-ring seal. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




2. Install the compressor hose assembly to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the hose to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

3. Install the lower radiator hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement in Engine Cooling.
4. Install a new O-ring seal. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .



5. Install the compressor hose assembly to the accumulator.

Tighten
Tighten the hose to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

6. Install the sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .



7. Install the compressor hose assembly to the compressor.
8. Install the compressor hose assembly washer (2) and the bolt (1).

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

9. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
10. Leak test the fittings of the components using J 39400-A .