Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (1.6L LXT)

Removal Procedure

1. 1
   Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Rec overy and Recharging.
2. 2
   Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.

   

3. 3
   Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose nut (1) from A/C condensor (2).

   

4. 4
   Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose bolt (1) from A/C compressor (2).

   

5. 5
   Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose nut (1) from refrigerant hose (2).
6. 6
   Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose.

Installation Procedure

Note: Use NEW O-ring seals. Refer to O-Ring Replacement.

1. Install A/C compressor and condenser hose.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1. 1
   Install A/C compressor and condenser hose nut (1) to refrigerant hose (2). Tighten nut to 19 N·m.

   

2. 2
   Install A/C compressor and condenser hose bolt (1) to A/C compressor (2). Tighten bolt to 19 N·m.

   

3. 3
   Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1) to A/C condenser (2). Tighten nut to 19 N·m.
4. 4
   Install front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
5. 5
   Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.