Compressor Hose Assembly: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install NEW seal washers to the TXV and the condenser ends of the compressor hose. See Figure .
- Position the compressor hose in the vehicle.
- Remove the protective cap from the compressor.
- Install NEW "O" rings to the compressor.
- Install the compressor hose assembly to the compressor.
- Install the compressor hose bolt to the compressor. Tighten the bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Lower the vehicle.
- On 3.0L models, remove the protective cap from the suction hose jumper.
- Connect the compressor hose to the suction hose jumper. See Figure .
- Install the compressor hose nut to the suction hose jumper and tighten the nut to specification.
- Remove the protective cap from the TXV.
- Install the compressor hose to the TXV.
- Install the compressor hose nut to the TXV and tighten the nut to specification.
- Remove the protective cap from the condenser.
- Install the compressor hose to the condenser.
- Install the compressor hose nut to the condenser. Tighten the nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the compressor hose to the battery box. See Figure .
- Install the compressor hose nut to the battery box. Tighten the nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install left headlamp.
- Evacuate and charge the A/C system. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING.