Compressor to Condenser Discharge Line: Removal

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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