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Compressor Hose Assembly: Removal

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING.
  2. Remove the left headlamp.
  3. Remove the compressor hose nut from the battery box. See Fig 1 .
  4. Remove the compressor hose from the battery box.
  5. On 3.0L models, remove the compressor hose nut from the suction hose jumper. See Fig 2 .
  6. Separate the compressor hose from the suction hose jumper.
  7. Install a protective cap to the suction hose jumper to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
  8. On 2.0L models, remove the compressor hose nut from the TXV. See Fig 3 .
  9. Remove the compressor hose from the TXV.
  10. Install a protective cap to the TXV to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
  11. Remove the compressor hose nut from the condenser. See Fig 4 .
  12. Remove the compressor hose from the condenser.
  13. Install a protective cap to condenser to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
  14. Raise and support the vehicle.
  15. Remove the compressor hose bolt from the compressor.
  16. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor. See Figure .
  17. Remove and discard the "O" rings from the compressor.
  18. Install a protective cap to the compressor to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
  19. Remove the compressor hose from the vehicle.
  20. Remove and discard the sealing washers from the TXV and the condenser ends of the compressor hose.
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Compressor Hose Nut At Battery Box
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Fig 2: Removing & Installing Compressor Hose Nut At Jumper (3.0L Models)
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Fig 3: Removing Suction Line At TXV
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Fig 4: Identifying Discharge Line
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Fig 5: Removing & Installing A/C Pressure Sensor
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