Preliminary Procedures

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the air cleaner intake duct from the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement .
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
4. Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .

1

A/C Compressor and Condenser Connector

Tip

1. Insert 2 small screwdrivers into the 2 slots of the compressor hose and suction line connector and release locking tabs.
2. 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 Clip Bracket Bolt

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice 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

Tip

1. Note routing of the A/C compressor hose to ensure proper routing.
2. Using J 39400 leak test A/C compressor hose connections.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the air cleaner intake duct fro the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
4. Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .

1

Connector, A/C Compressor and Condenser

Procedure

1. Insert 2 small screwdrivers into the 2 slots of the compressor hose and suction line connector and release locking tabs.
2. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the evaporator hose assembly and discard O-rings. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .

2

Nut, A/C Compressor Hose

Tip
Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose.

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

3

Washer, Sealing

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

4

Bolt, A/C Compressor Hose

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

5

Washer, Sealing

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

6

Hose Assembly, A/C Compressor

Procedure

1. Note routing of the A/C compressor hose to ensure proper routing.
2. Using J 39400 leak test A/C compressor hose connections.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the air cleaner intake duct from the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
4. Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .

1

Connector, A/C Compressor and Condenser

Procedure

1. Insert 2 small screwdrivers into the 2 slots of the compressor hose and suction line connector and release locking tabs.
2. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the evaporator hose assembly and discard O-rings. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .

2

Nut, A/C Compressor Hose

Tip
Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose.

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

3

Washer, Sealing

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

4

Bolt, A/C Compressor Hose

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

5

Washer, Sealing

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

6

Hose Assembly, A/C Compressor

Procedure

1. Note routing of the A/C compressor hose to ensure proper routing.
2. Using J 39400 leak test A/C compressor hose connections.