Rendezvous AWD V6-3.6L VIN 7 (2004)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Discharge Hose Replacement
DISCHARGE HOSE REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
3. Remove the nut that secures the discharge hose to the condenser.
4. Disconnect the discharge hose from the condenser.
IMPORTANT: Cap or tape the open A/C components immediately to prevent A/C system contamination.
5. Cap or tape the discharge port on the condenser.
6. Remove the nut that secures the discharge hose to the compressor.
7. Disconnect the discharge hose from the compressor.
8. Cap or tape the compressor discharge port.
9. Remove the discharge hose.
10. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install a new sealing washer onto the compressor side of the discharge hose.
2. Install the discharge hose.
3. Remove the cap or tape from the compressor discharge port.
