VUE AWD V6-3.5L VIN 4 (2004)
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the right headlamp.
9. Remove the compressor hose nut from the condenser.
10. Remove the compressor hose from the condenser.
11. Install a protective cap to the condenser to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
12. Remove the compressor hose nut from the evaporator outlet hose.
13. Remove the compressor hose from the evaporator outlet hose.
14. Install a protective cap to the evaporator outlet hose to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
15. Remove the compressor hose from the vehicle.
16. Remove and discard the sealing washers from the suction hose and the condenser ends of the compressor hose.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install new seal washers to the evaporator outlet hose and the condenser ends of the compressor hose.
2. Position the compressor hose in the vehicle.
3. Remove the protective cap from the evaporator outlet hose.