Colorado 2WD L5-3.5L VIN 6 (2005)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Discharge Hose Replacement
DISCHARGE HOSE REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the discharge hose mounting bolt (8) from the A/C compressor.
3. Remove the discharge hose (4) from the A/C compressor.
4. Remove the discharge hose bolt from the condenser.
5. Remove the discharge hose from the condenser.
6. Remove the discharge hose from the vehicle.
7. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the discharge hose to the condenser using new sealing washers.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the discharge hose bolt to the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
3. Install the discharge hose (4) to the A/C compressor using new sealing washers.
4. Install the discharge hose mounting bolt (8) to the A/C compressor.
