Safari Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement
COMPRESSOR HOSE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the air cleaner.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the system.
3. Remove the grille.
4. Remove the engine cover.
5. Remove the compressor hose assembly bolt (2).
6. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor.
7. Remove and discard the old sealing washers.
8. Remove the hose clamp bracket nut (3) from the engine stud.
9. Loosen the compressor hose assembly nut (6) from the condenser.
10. Remove the compressor hose assembly nut (1) from the accumulator.
11. Remove the bolt from the transmission filler tube to the oil indicator tube.
12. Remove transmission filler tube from the throttle cable bracket.
13. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the vehicle.
14. Cap or plug all open connections on the vehicle.