Suction Hose Replacement

SUCTION HOSE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the air cleaner and duct assembly.
2. Remove the cross vehicle brace it equipped.
3. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. See Refrigerant, A/C - Service and Repair.
4. Remove the brake modulator bracket. Brake Modulator Bracket Replacement in Antilock Brake System.
5. Remove the liquid/suction line bracket.




6. Remove the suction line nut (3) at the accumulator.




7. Position aside the suction line at the accumulator.




8. Remove the suction line block fitting bolt.

IMPORTANT: Use care when removing the suction line.

9. Remove the suction line.
10. Remove and discard the suction line O-rings seals.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: The new O-ring seals must be lubricated with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.




1. Install the new O-ring seals onto the suction line.
2. Install the suction line into place.
3. Install the suction line into the block fitting.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the suction line block fitting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the suction line block fitting bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).




5. Install the suction line nut (3) at the accumulator.

Tighten
Tighten the suction line nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).




6. Install the liquid/suction line bracket.
7. Install the brake modulator bracket.
8. Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. See Refrigerant, A/C - Service and Repair.
9. Inspect the A/C system for leaks. Refer to Leak Testing. Testing and Inspection
10. Install the cross vehicle brace if equipped.
11. Remove the air cleaner and duct assembly.