Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 39500-B A/C Refrigerant
Recover, Recharging, and Recycling Station
- Recover the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the right tire/wheel assembly. Refer to
Wheel Removal
in Tires and Wheels.
- Partially remove the right splash guard.
- Remove the line (3) from the receiver
dehydrator (4). Discard the O-ring (1) seals.
- Remove the line from the condenser (2). Discard the O-ring (1)
seals.
Installation Procedure
Tools Required
J 39500-B A/C Refrigerant
Recover, Recharging, and Recycling Station
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.
- Install the line
to the condenser (2) using new O-ring (1) seals.
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
- Install the line (3) to the receiver dehydrator (4)
using new O-ring (1) seals.
Tighten
Tighten the fitting to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
- Install the right splash guard.
- Install the right tire/wheel assembly. Refer to
Wheel Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.