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Air Conditioning Condenser and Evaporator Hose Replacement (LAU)

Air Conditioning Condenser and Evaporator Hose Replacement (LAU)

Removal Procedure


1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant recovery and recharging (belt driven compressor)

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LAU) Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LF1)

3. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement

4. Remove the air conditioning condenser and evaporator hose bolt (1) at the compressor.


5. Remove the air conditioning condenser and evaporator hose (2) from the compressor.

6. Remove the air conditioning condenser and evaporator hose nut (1) at air conditioning condenser and air conditioning evaporator tube.


7. Remove the air conditioning condenser and evaporator hose (2) from air conditioning condenser and air conditioning evaporator tube.

8. Remove the air conditioning condenser and evaporator hose nut (1) at the condenser.


9. Remove the air conditioning condenser and evaporator hose (2) from the condenser.

10. Remove the air conditioning condenser and evaporator hose (2) from vehicle.

11. Remove and discard all sealing washers.


Installation Procedure


1. Install new sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement

2. Install the air conditioning condenser and evaporator hose (2) to the condenser.


3. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the air conditioning condenser and evaporator tube nut (1) on the condenser and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb in) .

4. Install the air conditioning condenser and evaporator hose (2) to the air conditioning condenser and air conditioning evaporator tube.


5. Install the air conditioning condenser and evaporator hose nut (1) at air conditioning condenser and air conditioning evaporator tube and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb in) .

6. Install the air conditioning condenser and evaporator hose (2) to the compressor.


7. Install the air conditioning condenser and evaporator tube nut (1) on the compressor and tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb in) .

8. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement

9. Lower the vehicle.

10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Belt Driven Compressor)