Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement (LE5)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Compressor Hose Assembly

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (With HP5) or Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Without HP5) . Raise and support the vehicle as necessary. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the radiator opening upper cover. Refer to Radiator Opening Upper Cover Replacement .
1	A/C Compressor Hose Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 27 N.m (20 lb ft)
2	A/C Compressor Hose to Evaporator Outlet Hose Nut Tighten: 16 N.m (12 lb ft)
3	A/C Compressor Hose Mounting Bracket Bolt Tighten: 16 N.m (12 lb ft)
4	A/C Compressor Hose to Condenser Bolt Tighten: 16 N.m (12 lb ft)
5	A/C Compressor Hose Assembly