Installation Procedure
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- Remove the caps or plugs from the open connections.
- Install the compressor hose assembly to the evaporator.
- Install the air intake resonator.
- Install a new O-ring seal. Refer to O-RING REPLACEMENT .
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the compressor hose assembly to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the hose to 28 N.m (21 Ib. ft).
- Install a new O-ring seal. Refer to O-RING REPLACEMENT .
- Install the compressor hose assembly to the accumulator.
Tighten
Tighten the hose to 48 N.m (35 Ib. ft).
- Install the sealing washers. Refer to COMPRESSOR SEALING WASHERS REPLACEMENT .
- Install the compressor hose assembly to the compressor.
- Install the compressor hose assembly washer (1) and the bolt (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 33 N.m (24 Ib. ft).
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
- Leak test the fittings of the components using the J 39400-A .