Rainier 2WD V8-5.3L VIN P (2004)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Compressor Hose Assembly
COMPRESSOR HOSE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (BODY VIN TYPE 6)
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the washer bottle.
3. Remove the retaining nut (1) from the compressor hose (4) at the accumulator (2).
4. Remove the retaining nut from the compressor hose at the auxiliary HVAC piping connection (3).
5. Remove the compressor hose from the accumulator (2).
6. Remove the compressor hose from the auxiliary HVAC piping.
7. Lift the vehicle to access the compressor hose assembly at the compressor. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
8. Remove the compressor hose mounting nut (2) from the A/C compressor.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Remove the heater hose bracket nut at the engine.
11. Remove the bracket from the stud.
12. Turn the compressor hose assembly to clear the heat shield.
13. Lift and remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor.
14. Remove the electrical connection.