Suction Line

REMOVAL

WARNING: REVIEW SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.

A/C Compressor Refrigerant Lines - Typical:

3. Remove the bolt that secures the A/C suction line to the top of the A/C compressor.
4. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
5. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fitting and the compressor inlet port.
6. If equipped with the 2.4L Turbo engine, remove the nut that secures the suction line retaining bracket to the thermostat housing stud bolt.

A/C Refrigerant Lines - Typical:

7. Remove the nut that secures the A/C suction line (inboard fitting) to the accumulator tube tapping block.
8. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the accumulator tube tapping block and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
9. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fitting and the accumulator tube tapping block outlet port.
10. Remove the A/C suction line from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals is required anytime a refrigerant line is opened. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals could result in a refrigerant system leak.

1. Position the A/C suction line into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line fitting and the accumulator tube tapping block.
3. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the suction line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
4. Connect the A/C suction line to the accumulator tube tapping block.
5. Install the nut that secures the A/C suction line to the accumulator tube tapping block. Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (44 in.lbs.).
6. If equipped with the 2.4L Turbo engine, install the nut that secures the suction line retaining bracket to the thermostat housing stud bolt. Tighten the nut to 2 N.m (17 in.lbs.).
7. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line fitting and the compressor port.
8. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the suction line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
9. Connect the A/C suction line to the A/C compressor.
10. Install the bolt that secures the A/C suction line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 in.lbs.).
11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
12. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
13. Recharge the refrigerant system.