K 1500 Suburban 4WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1997)
Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair
Compressor & Condenser Hose Assembly
Primary Air Conditioning
Compressor And Condenser Hose Assembly
Tool Required:
J 38042 Dual O-Ring Tube Separator
Remove or Disconnect
1. Negative battery cable.
2. Recover refrigerant.
3. Grille.
4. Bolt.
5. Hose assembly from top of compressor.
6. Sealing washers.
7. Hose assembly from accumulator using J 38042.
8. O-ring seals from accumulator hose.
9. Hose assembly from condenser.
10. O-ring seal from condenser hose.
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Cap or plug all open connections.
Install or Connect
1. New O-ring seal to condenser hose.
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Coat O-ring seal with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
2. Hose assembly to condenser.
Tighten
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Hose assembly to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).
3. New dual O-ring seals to accumulator hose.
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Coat O-ring seals with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
4. Hose assembly to accumulator.
Tighten