Suction Hose Replacement (With RPO Code C60 Compressor)

SUCTION HOSE REPLACEMENT (WITH RPO CODE C60 COMPRESSOR)

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Cap or tape the open air conditioning (A/C) components immediately in order to prevent system contamination.




1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the suction hose to A/C evaporator tube bolt (1).
3. Remove the suction hose from the A/C evaporator tube.
4. Remove and discard the sealing washer (2).
5. Cap or tape off the A/C evaporator tube.
6. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.




7. Remove the suction hose to A/C compressor nut.
8. Remove the suction hose (5) from the A/C compressor.
9. Remove and discard the sealing washer (2).
10. Cap or tape the suction port on the A/C compressor.
11. Remove the suction hose.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install a NEW sealing washer (2) onto the A/C compressor end of the suction hose.
2. Remove the cap or tape from the suction port on the A/C compressor.
3. Install the suction hose (5) to the A/C compressor.
4. Install the suction hose to A/C compressor nut.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).




5. Install a NEW sealing washer (2) to the evaporator tube end of the suction hose.
6. Remove the cap or tape from the evaporator tube.
7. Install the suction hose to the A/C evaporator tube.
8. Install the suction hose to A/C evaporator tube bolt (1).

Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

9. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
11. Leak test the fittings of the A/C components using the J 39400-A.