Discharge Hose Replacement

DISCHARGE HOSE REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
3. Remove the discharge line to condenser nut.
4. Disconnect the discharge line from the condenser.

IMPORTANT: Cap or tape the open A/C lines immediately, to prevent system contamination.

5. Cap or tape off the discharge port at the condenser.




6. Remove the discharge line to compressor nut.
7. Disconnect the discharge line from the compressor.
8. Cap or tape off the compressor discharge port.
9. Remove the discharge line.
10. Discard the sealing washers.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Remove the cap or tape from the A/C compressor discharge port and the condenser.
2. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the A/C refrigerant hose and the A/C refrigerant component.
3. Lightly coat the new sealing washers with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow any of the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil on the new sealing washer to enter the refrigerant system.

4. Carefully slide the new sealing washer onto the compressor side of the discharge line until seated.
5. Install the discharge line.




6. Connect the discharge line to the compressor.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

7. Install the discharge line to compressor nut.

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

8. Install the sealing washer on the condenser side of the discharge line.




9. Connect the discharge line to the condenser.
10. Install the discharge line to condenser nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut 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 component using J 39400-A.
13. Install the air cleaner assembly.