Discharge Hose Replacement

Discharge Hose Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
3. Remove the nut at the compressor hose connecting block.




4. Remove the nut at the condenser connecting block.
5. Remove the hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install new sealing washers at the compressor connecting block end and a new O-ring at the condenser connecting block end.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Position the hose into the vehicle, and install the nut at the condenser connecting block.

Tighten the discharge hose connecting block-to-condenser retaining nut to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).




3. Mate the hose connecting the connecting block to the compressor, and install the retaining nut.

Tighten the discharge hose connecting block-to-compressor retaining nut to 38 Nm (28 lb ft).

4. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.