Discharge Hose Replacement
DISCHARGE HOSE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39500-B A/C Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling and Recharging System
1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
2. Remove the upper filler panel.
3. Disconnect the discharge hose from the condenser.
4. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
5. Remove the front air deflector.
6. Disconnect the discharge hose from the compressor.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
8. Remove the discharge hose.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Electronic Halogen Leak Detector
1. Install the discharge hose.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Vehicle Damage Warnings
2. Connect the discharge hose to the compressor.
Tighten
Tighten the discharge hose to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
3. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Connect the discharge line to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the accumulator line fitting to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
6. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
7. Leak test the A/C system. Refer to Leak Testing. Leak Testing - HVAC System - Automatic
8. Install the front air deflector.
9. Install the upper filler panel.