Suction Line Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Recover A/C system refrigerant.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt.
4. Remove upper generator bracket.
5. Remove ground wire at dash panel.

A/C Refrigerant Line Plate:

6. Remove the nut retaining the refrigerant line sealing plate to the expansion valve.

Expansion Valve Stud and Mounting Screws:

7. Remove the stud from the expansion valve.
8. Remove suction line from expansion valve.

Suction Line At Compressor:

9. Remove suction line mounting nut at compressor.
10. Remove suction line mounting bracket.
11. Remove suction line.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
- Install the stud to the evaporator sealing plate and tighten 7 to 11 Nm (64 to 96 in. lbs.) torque.
- Install new O-rings.
- Install two-piece line in place of original part.
- Assemble line halves after it is installed on vehicle.
- Evacuate and recharge A/C system.