how to remove AC lower hose?
how to remove AC lower hose? I can't seem to get the lower compressor to condensor hose off. I need to replace the condensor and have been working at it for about 6 Fukin hours. As far as I can see I just have to take the nut off of that torx lookin bolt and slide the aluminum piece away and pull the hose like the rest of the AC fittings. This thing has some serious corrosion built up between the aluminum piece and the steel bolt. I geuss what I'm asking is if I'm missing something. Special tool......
I DUNNO! I could really use some help seeing as it's about 102 degrees in the afternoon here. Thanks
I DUNNO! I could really use some help seeing as it's about 102 degrees in the afternoon here. Thanks
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Did you manage to get the hose off yet? 
Maybe this could help... no mention of special tools, fwiw:
Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement 5.7 L
Removal Procedure
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor and condenser hose from the clip on the fan shroud.
3. Remove the A/C compressor and condenser hose bolt at the accumulator. Discard the O-ring.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
5. Remove the A/C compressor and condenser hose nut at the condenser. Discard the O-ring.
6. Remove the A/C compressor.
7. Remove the A/C compressor and condenser hose from the vehicle. Discard the O-ring.
Maybe this could help... no mention of special tools, fwiw:Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement 5.7 L
Removal Procedure
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor and condenser hose from the clip on the fan shroud.
3. Remove the A/C compressor and condenser hose bolt at the accumulator. Discard the O-ring.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
5. Remove the A/C compressor and condenser hose nut at the condenser. Discard the O-ring.
6. Remove the A/C compressor.
7. Remove the A/C compressor and condenser hose from the vehicle. Discard the O-ring.
My friend at the dealership that is the A/C tech there told me I just had to unbolt the compressor, move it forward enough so you can reach the bolt holding the line on in the back of the compressor....then you just have to work the line out of there. Cut all the rubber portions of the line off if you want to to make it easier.
Then work the new line in and do that in reverse.
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If your a/c system is sealed there's nothing to flush. Leave it alone for 10 years.
