Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair

A/C Compressor Hose Assembly:

A/C Line Routing:

Tools Required:
J 38042 Dual O-Ring Joint Separator
J 39400 ACR 4 Machine

Remove or Disconnect

- Recover refrigerant.
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Upper A/C line clip.
3. A/C line connection from accumulator outlet using J 38042.
4. A/C line connection from condenser inlet using J 38042.
5. A/C compressor splash shield.
6. Electrical connector from A/C pressure switch.
7. Bolt attaching A/C compressor hose assembly from rear of A/C compressor.
8. A/C compressor hose assembly from vehicle.

Install or Connect

1. A/C compressor hose assembly into vehicle.
2. Bolt attaching A/C compressor hose assembly to rear of A/C compressor.

Tighten
- Bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb. ft.).

3. Electrical connector to A/C pressure switch.
4. A/C compressor splash shield.
5. A/C line connection to condenser inlet.

Tighten
- Condenser inlet connection to 24 N.m (18 lb. ft.).

6. A/C line connection to accumulator outlet.

Tighten
- Accumulator outlet connection to 24 N.m (18 lb. ft.).

7. Upper A/C line clip.
8. Negative battery cable.

Tighten
- Negative battery cable to 15 N.m (11 lb. ft.).
- Evacuate, charge and leak test A/C system.