Suction Hose Replacement

Suction Hose Replacement

Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the suction hose bracket nut (1) and remove bracket.
4. Remove the suction hose/pipe bolt from the A/C compressor.
5. Disconnect the suction hose/pipe from the A/C compressor.




6. Remove the suction hose/pipe nut (1) from TXV tube.
7. Disconnect the suction hose/pipe from the TXV tube (2).
8. Remove the suction hose/pipe.
9. Remove and discard the suction hose/pipe O-rings.

Installation Procedure




1. Install new O-rings to the suction hose/pipe. Refer to Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement (Air Conditioning O-ring Seal Replacement).
2. Connect the suction hose/pipe to the TXV tube.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the suction hose/pipe to TXV nut (1).

Tighten the bolt to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




4. Connect the suction hose/pipe to the A/C compressor.
5. Install the suction hose/pipe bolt to the A/C compressor.

Tighten the bolt to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

6. Install the suction hose/pipe bracket and secure with nut (1).
7. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
9. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .