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For 1990-2009 cars

Removal Procedure

The compressor hose assembly is located between the compressor and the discharge hose at the LH front side of the engine compartment.

  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 388315  Size: SH
  4. Remove the compressor hose quick connect fitting at the discharge hose.

  5. Object Number: 388307  Size: SH
  6. Remove the compressor hose quick connect fitting at the evaporator line extension.

  7. Object Number: 388308  Size: SH
  8. Remove the compressor hose (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 388308  Size: SH
  1. Install the compressor hose.

  2. Object Number: 388307  Size: SH
  3. Install the compressor hose quick connect to the evaporator line extension:
  4. • Use new O-rings.
    • Lubricate the new O-rings with mineral oil, 525 viscosity.

    Object Number: 388315  Size: SH
  5. Install the compressor hose quick connect to the discharge hose:
  6. • Use new O-rings.
    • Lubricate the new O-rings with mineral oil, 525 viscosity.
  7. Install the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement .
  8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  9. Leak check the A/C system.