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Hose/Line HVAC

Maintenance › Hoses
Unified entry — merged from multiple cross-listed pages in the original manual.

Parts

PartDischarge Hose
ManufacturerCHY
OEM part #55038109AB
Price$117.00
PartTo 11/7/11
ManufacturerCHY
OEM part #68093296AB
Price$78.35
PartFrom 11/7/11
ManufacturerCHY
OEM part #68093299AA
Price$98.60
PartLiquid Line
ManufacturerCHY
OEM part #68093295AB
Price$91.35

Labor

Replace — Discharge Hose1.4 hr
Warranty 0.0 hrSkill B
Liquid Hose0.3 hr
Warranty 0.2 hrSkill B
Suction Hose0.3 hr
Warranty 0.2 hrSkill B
Procedures
A/C Liquid Line - Installation - RHD25 steps
△ CAUTION
Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system
ℹ NOTE
When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system
ℹ NOTE
Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.
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  1. Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant systemRefrigerant Oil Level.
  2. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and the condenser tube port.
  3. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  4. Connect the A/C liquid line (1) to the condenser tube (2) and install the secondary retaining clip Refrigerant Line Coupler - Installation.
  5. Connect the front section of the A/C liquid line (4) to the rear section of the A/C liquid line (3) and install the secondary retaining clip (2)Refrigerant Line Coupler - Installation.
  6. Engage the A/C liquid line to the two retaining clips (1) located on the right inner fender.
  7. Install the air cleaner housing.
  8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  9. Evacuate the refrigerant systemRefrigerant System Evacuate.
  10. Charge the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Charge. REAR SECTION
  11. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and the expansion valve ports.
  12. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  13. Position the rear section of the A/C liquid line (8) into the engine compartment from the right side of the vehicle. Be sure to route the liquid line behind the diesel engine fuel filter.
  14. Connect the rear section of the A/C liquid line (8) to the A/C suction line (7).
  15. Connect the A/C liquid and suction lines to the A/C expansion valve (4) and install the retaining nut (5). Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
  16. If removed, install the A/C pressure transducer (6) onto A/C liquid line and connect the wire harness connector to the transducerA/C Pressure Transducer - Installation.
  17. Engage the A/C liquid line to the retaining clips (3) located on the dash panel and the brake lines near the brake booster.
  18. Connect the front section of the A/C liquid line (9) to the rear section of the A/C liquid line and install the secondary retaining clip (2) Refrigerant Line Coupler - Installation.
  19. Engage the A/C liquid line to the two retaining clips (1) located on the right inner fender.
  20. Reposition the engine coolant reservoir to the dash panel and install the two retaining nuts. Tighten the nuts securely.
  21. Install the air cleaner housing.
  22. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  23. Evacuate the refrigerant systemRefrigerant System Evacuate.
  24. Adjust the refrigerant oil level Refrigerant Oil Level.
  25. Charge the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Charge.
A/C Suction Line - Installation11 steps
△ CAUTION
Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system
ℹ NOTE
When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system
ℹ NOTE
Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.
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  1. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor and expansion valve ports.
  2. Lubricate new O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them and a new gasket on the refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  3. Connect the A/C liquid line (4) to the A/C suction line (1).
  4. Connect the A/C liquid and suction lines to the A/C expansion valve (3) and install the retaining nut (2). Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
  5. Connect the A/C suction line (1) to the A/C compressor (4).
  6. Install the nut (2) that secures the A/C suction line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
  7. Install the air cleaner housing.
  8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  9. Evacuate the refrigerant systemRefrigerant System Evacuate.
  10. Adjust the refrigerant oil levelRefrigerant Oil Level.
  11. Charge the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Charge.
A/C Liquid Line - Removal8 steps
⚠ WARNING
Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation
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  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant systemRefrigerant System Recovery.
  3. Remove the air cleaner housing.
  4. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the A/C pressure transducer (1) located on the A/C liquid line (5) near the A/C expansion valve (3) and if required, remove the A/C pressure transducer from the A/C liquid lineA/C Pressure Transducer - Removal.
  5. Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C suction line (1) and the A/C liquid line (4) to the A/C expansion valve (3) and disconnect the lines from the valve.
  6. Separate the A/C liquid line from the A/C suction line and disengage the A/C liquid line from the two retaining clips (6) located on the right inner fender.
  7. Remove the secondary retaining clip and using the proper A/C line disconnect tool (Special Tool Kit or equivalent), disconnect the A/C liquid line (1) from the condenser tube (2) Refrigerant Line Coupler - Removal.
  8. Remove the A/C liquid line from the engine compartment and remove and discard the O-ring seals and install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the condenser and expansion valve ports.
A/C Discharge Line - Removal11 steps
⚠ WARNING
Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation
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  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
  3. Remove the air cleaner housing.
  4. Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C discharge line (3) to the A/C compressor (4).
  5. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
  6. Remove the grille Grille - Removal.
  7. Remove the nut (4) that secures the A/C discharge line (5) to the A/C condenser (3).
  8. Remove the bolt (2) that secures the A/C condenser to the right side of the radiator (1).
  9. For clearance, position the A/C condenser toward the left side of the vehicle and then disconnect the A/C discharge line from the condenser.
  10. Remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket from the discharge line fitting.
  11. Remove the A/C discharge line from the engine compartment and install plugs in, or tape over the opened discharge line fittings and the compressor and condenser ports.
A/C Liquid Line - Installation12 steps
△ CAUTION
Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system
ℹ NOTE
When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system
ℹ NOTE
Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.
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  1. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and the condenser and expansion valve ports.
  2. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  3. Connect the A/C liquid line (1) to the condenser tube (2) and install the secondary retaining clipRefrigerant Line Coupler - Installation.
  4. Install the A/C liquid line (5) into the two retaining clips (6) located on the right inner fender.
  5. Connect the A/C liquid line to the A/C suction line (4).
  6. Connect the A/C liquid and suction lines to the A/C expansion valve (3) and install the retaining nut (2). Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
  7. If removed, install the A/C pressure transducer (1) onto A/C liquid line and connect the wire harness connector to the transducer A/C Pressure Transducer - Installation.
  8. Install the air cleaner housing.
  9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  10. Evacuate the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Evacuate.
  11. Adjust the refrigerant oil level Refrigerant Oil Level.
  12. Charge the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Charge.
A/C Suction Line - Removal8 steps
⚠ WARNING
Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation
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  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
  3. Remove the air cleaner housing.
  4. Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C suction line (1) to the A/C compressor (4).
  5. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
  6. Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C suction line (1) and the A/C liquid line (4) to the A/C expansion valve (3) and disconnect the lines from the valve.
  7. Separate the A/C liquid line from the A/C suction line and remove the suction line from the engine compartment.
  8. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor and expansion valve ports.
A/C Liquid Line - Removal - RHD17 steps
⚠ WARNING
Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation
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  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
  3. Remove the air cleaner housing.
  4. Remove the secondary retaining clip and using the proper A/C line disconnect tool, disconnect the A/C liquid line (1) from the condenser tube (2) Refrigerant Line Coupler - Removal.
  5. Disengage the front section of the A/C liquid line (4) from the two retaining clips (1) located on the right inner fender.
  6. Remove the secondary retaining clip (2) and using the proper A/C line disconnect tool, disconnect the front section of the A/C liquid line from the rear section of the A/C liquid line (3)Refrigerant Line Coupler - Removal.
  7. Remove the front section of the A/C liquid line from the engine compartment and remove and discard the O-ring seals and install plugs in,or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the condenser tube. REAR SECTION
  8. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  9. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
  10. Remove the air cleaner housing.
  11. Remove the two nuts that secure the engine coolant reservoir to the dash panel and position the reservoir out of the way.
  12. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the A/C pressure transducer (6) located on the rear section of the A/C liquid line (8) near the A/C expansion valve (4) and if required, remove the A/C pressure transducer from the A/C liquid line A/C Pressure Transducer - Removal.
  13. Remove the nut (5) that secures the A/C suction line (7) and the rear section of the A/C liquid line to the A/C expansion valve and disconnect the lines from the valve.
  14. Disengage the A/C liquid line from the retaining clips (3) located on the dash panel and the brake lines near the brake booster.
  15. Separate the A/C liquid line from the A/C suction line and disengage the A/C liquid line from the two retaining clips (1) located on the right inner fender.
  16. Remove the secondary retaining clip (2) and using the proper A/C line disconnect tool (Special Tool Kit or equivalent), disconnect the rear section of the A/C liquid line from the front section of the liquid line (9)Refrigerant Line Coupler - Removal.
  17. Remove the rear section of the A/C liquid line from out of the right side of the engine compartment and remove and discard the O-ring seals and install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the expansion valve ports.
A/C Discharge Line - Installation14 steps
△ CAUTION
Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system
ℹ NOTE
When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system
ℹ NOTE
Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.
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  1. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened discharge line fittings and compressor and condenser ports.
  2. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them and new gaskets onto the discharge line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  3. For clearance, position the A/C condenser (3) toward the left side of the vehicle.
  4. Connect the A/C discharge line (5) to the A/C condenser and install the retaining nut (4) hand tight.
  5. Reposition the A/C condenser and install the bolt (2) that secures the condenser to the right side of the radiator (1). Tighten the bolt to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
  6. Tighten the nut that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser to 22.5 Nm (200 in. lbs.).
  7. Install the grilleGrille - Installation.
  8. Connect the A/C discharge line (3) to the A/C compressor (4).
  9. Install the nut (2) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
  10. Install the air cleaner housing.
  11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  12. Evacuate the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Evacuate.
  13. Adjust the refrigerant oil level Refrigerant Oil Level.
  14. Charge the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Charge.