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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000C TAHOE 2WD V8-4.8L VIN VREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCOMPRESSOR HVACSERVICE AND REPAIRCOMPRESSOR HOSE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
2000 Chevrolet C Tahoe 2WD V8-4.8L VIN V
Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement
2000 Chevrolet C Tahoe 2WD V8-4.8L VIN VSECTION Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.Service and Repair
2. Remove the refrigerant hose mounting bolt.
3. Remove the refrigerant hose from the compressor.
4. Remove the nut at the accumulator.
5. Remove the hose from the accumulator.
6. Remove the upper radiator baffle.
7. Remove the nut at the condenser.
8. Remove the hose from the condenser.
9. Disconnect the automatic recirculation electrical connector from the compressor/condenser hose.
10. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor/condenser hose assembly.
11. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the A/C compressor/condenser hose assembly.
2. Connect the automatic recirculation electrical connector to the compressor/condenser hose.
3. Install the hose to the condenser using new sealing washers.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the nut at the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
5. Install the upper radiator baffle.
6. Install the hose to the accumulator using new sealing washers.
7. Install the nut at the accumulator.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
8. Install the refrigerant hose mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
9. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.Service and Repair
10. Inspect the system for leaks. Refer to Leak Testing.Leak Testing
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.Service and Repair
2. Remove the refrigerant hose mounting bolt.
3. Remove the refrigerant hose from the compressor.
4. Remove the nut at the accumulator.
5. Remove the hose from the accumulator.
6. Remove the upper radiator baffle.
7. Remove the nut at the condenser.
8. Remove the hose from the condenser.
9. Disconnect the automatic recirculation electrical connector from the compressor/condenser hose.
10. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor/condenser hose assembly.
11. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the A/C compressor/condenser hose assembly.
2. Connect the automatic recirculation electrical connector to the compressor/condenser hose.
3. Install the hose to the condenser using new sealing washers.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the nut at the condenser.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
5. Install the upper radiator baffle.
6. Install the hose to the accumulator using new sealing washers.
7. Install the nut at the accumulator.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
8. Install the refrigerant hose mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
9. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.Service and Repair
10. Inspect the system for leaks. Refer to Leak Testing.Leak Testing
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.