A/C Discharge Hose-Compressor to Condenser Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install new sealing washers at the compressor connecting block end and a new O-ring at the condenser connecting block end.
Position the hose into the vehicle, and install the nut at the condenser connecting block.
Tighten:

Tighten the refrigerant discharge hose block-to-condenser retaining nut to 16 N.m (12 lb-ft).

Fig 1: Identifying Refrigerant Discharge Hose Block-To-Condenser Retaining Nut
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Make the hose connecting the connecting block to the compressor, and install the retaining nut.
Tighten:

Tighten the refrigerant discharge hose block-to-compressor retaining nut to 33 N.m (24 lb-ft).
Connect the negative battery cable.
Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for A/C System .

Fig 2: Identifying Refrigerant Discharge Hose Block-To-Compressor Retaining Nut
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.