Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement. Chevrolet Malibu 2006

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Malibu 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement

Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement L61

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Insert 2 small screwdrivers into the 2 slots of the compressor hose and suction line connector and release locking tabs.
Remove the compressor hose and suction line connector.
Remove the compressor hose from the suction line.
Remove and discard the O-rings.

Remove the compressor hose bracket bolt.
Remove the air cleaner intake duct from the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.2L (L61).
Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Important: Cap all A/C components immediately to prevent system contamination.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

Important: Radiator air deflectors must be properly installed or reduced A/C and engine cooling system performance could occur.

Install the right radiator air deflector.
Install the right radiator air deflector retainers.
Install the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.
Install the air cleaner intake duct to the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.2L (L61).
Install new O-rings. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
Leak test the fitting using the J 39400-A .

Callout	Component Name
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section. Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging . Remove the air cleaner intake duct from the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement . Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
1	Connector, A/C Compressor and Condenser Tip Insert 2 small screwdrivers into the 2 slots of the compressor hose and suction line connector and release locking tabs. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the evaporator hose assembly and discard O-rings. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
2	Bolt, A/C Compressor Hose Clip Bracket Tighten 10 N·m (89 lb in)
3	Nut, A/C Compressor Hose Tip Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose. Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)
4	Washer, Sealing Tip Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
5	Bolt, A/C Compressor Hose Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)
6	Washer, Sealing Tip Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
7	Hose Assembly, A/C Compressor Tip Note routing of the A/C compressor hose to ensure proper routing. Using J 39400 leak test A/C compressor hose connections.

Callout	Component Name
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section. Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging . Remove the air cleaner outlet duct from the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement . Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
1	Connector, A/C Compressor and Condenser Tip Insert 2 small screwdrivers into the 2 slots of the compressor hose and suction line connector and release locking tabs. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the evaporator hose assembly and discard O-rings. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
2	Nut, A/C Compressor Hose Tip Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose. Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)
3	Washer, Sealing Tip Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
4	Bolt, A/C Compressor Hose Tighten 20 N·m (15 lb ft)
5	Washer, Sealing Tip Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
6	Hose Assembly, A/C Compressor Tip Note routing of the A/C compressor hose to ensure proper routing. Using J 39400 leak test A/C compressor hose connections.