Suction Hose Replacement

SUCTION HOSE REPLACEMENT

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 A/C compressor.
3. Remove the suction hose (2) from the A/C compressor.




4. Remove the suction hose nut from the accumulator.
5. Remove the suction 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 to the vehicle.




2. Install the suction hose to the accumulator.
3. Install the suction hose nut to the accumulator.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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




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

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.