Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1.

Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics .

2.

Remove the Right Hand(RH) headlamp assembly. Refer to Exterior Lighting .

3.

Loosen the Air Cleaner(ACL) outlet pipe clamp and disconnect the ACL outlet pipe.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

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4.

Loosen the ACL outlet pipe clamp and remove the Air Cleaner(ACL) outlet pipe.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

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NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

5.
Remove the compressor discharge fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

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6.

Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector.

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NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

7.
Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and remove the compressor-to-condenser discharge line.
- Discard the O-ring and gasket seals.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

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