Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the LH fender diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
3. Remove the cross vehicle brace. Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
4. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.



5. Remove the liquid line nut from the condenser and position the liquid line aside.



6. Remove the A/C compressor line nut from the condenser and position the A/C compressor line aside.



7. Remove the condenser.

1. Install the condenser.

Important: Lubricate the new O-ring seals with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

2. Install the new O-ring seals onto the A/C compressor hose and the liquid line. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the liquid line to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the liquid line nut to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).




4. Install the A/C compressor hose to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the A/C compressor hose nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

5. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
6. Install the cross vehicle brace. Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
7. Install the LH fender diagonal brace. Refer to Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement in Body Front End.
8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
9. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .