Discharge Hose Replacement LZ9

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Important: Cap or tape the open air conditioning (A/C) components immediately in order to prevent system contamination.

1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the A/C discharge hose to A/C condenser bolt.
3. Remove the A/C discharge hose from the A/C condenser.
4. Remove and discard the sealing washer.
5. Remove the radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors .



6. Remove the A/C discharge hose to A/C compressor nut.
7. Remove the A/C discharge hose (2) from the A/C compressor.
8. Remove and discard the sealing washer.
9. Disconnect the A/C pressure sensor electrical connector.
10. Remove the discharge hose (2).



11. Remove the A/C pressure sensor.
12. Remove and discard the A/C pressure sensor O-ring.

1. Install a new O-ring to the A/C discharge hose.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the A/C pressure sensor.

Tighten
Tighten to 5 N·m (44 lb in).




3. Install new sealing washers to the A/C discharge hose (2). Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
4. Remove the cap or tape from the A/C compressor discharge port.
5. Install the A/C discharge hose (2) to the A/C compressor.
6. Install the A/C discharge hose (2) to A/C compressor nut.

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

7. Install the radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors .



8. Remove the cap or tape from the discharge port on the A/C condenser.
9. Install the A/C discharge hose to the A/C condenser.
10. Install the A/C discharge hose to A/C condenser bolt.

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

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