Preliminary Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
4. Remove retainers from fan shroud.

1

A/C Compressor and Condenser - Hose Assembly Nut

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Procedure

Remove and discard the sealing washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

Tip
Use long extension to access nut through grille.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

2

A/C Compressor and Condenser - Hose Assembly Bolt

Procedure

Remove and discard the sealing washer. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

Tighten
28 N·m (21 lb ft)

3

Tube Assembly - A/C Condenser and A/C Evaporator

Preliminary Procedure

1. Evacuate the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the grille assembly. Refer to Grille Replacement .
3. Remove the left front wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .

1

A/C Compressor and Condenser - Hose Assembly Bolt

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

2

Sealing Washer

Tip

3

A/C Compressor and Condenser - Hose Assembly Nut

Tighten
16 N·m (12 lb ft)

4

Sealing Washer

Tip

5

A/C Compressor and Condenser Hose Assembly