A/C Suction Line - Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system Refrigerant Oil Level . Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C compressor damage.

NOTE: When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant systemRefrigerant Oil Level .

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





1. Position the A/C suction line (5) into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened suction line fittings and the accumulator and compressor ports.
3. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them and new gaskets onto the suction line fittings. 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. Install the A/C suction line to the A/C compressor.
5. Install the nut (1) that secures the A/C suction line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the A/C suction line to the A/C accumulator (6).
7. Install the nut (1) that secures the A/C suction line to the A/C accumulator. Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the resonator onto the engine.
9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
10. Evacuate the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Evacuate.
11. Adjust the refrigerant oil levelRefrigerant Oil Level.
12. Charge the refrigerant systemRefrigerant System Charge.