A/C Suction Hose/Line

SUCTION HOSE REPLACEMENT (W/ DENSO)

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the suction hose mounting bolt from the compressor.
3. Disconnect the suction hose (2) from the compressor.




4. Remove the compressor suction nut at the accumulator.
5. Disconnect the hose from the accumulator.
6. Remove the suction hose assembly from the vehicle.
7. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the suction hose assembly to the vehicle.
2. Connect the suction hose to the accumulator using new sealing washers.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the compressor suction hose nut at the accumulator.

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




4. Connect the suction hose (2) to the compressor using new sealing washers.
5. Install the suction hose mounting bolt.

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

6. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
7. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.