Suction Hose Replacement (LGH, LML)

Suction Hose Replacement (LGH, LML)

Special Tools

GE-39400-A - Halogen Leak Detector

For equivalent regional tools, Refer toSpecial Tools (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (HP2) (Service and Repair)Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non-HP2) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the suction hose mounting bolt (1) from the A/C compressor.
4. Remove the suction hose (2) from the compressor.




5. Remove the suction hose nut (1) from the accumulator.
6. Remove the suction hose (2) from the accumulator.
7. Unclip the suction hose from the fan shroud and the body.
8. Remove the suction hose from the vehicle.
9. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the suction hose to the vehicle using new sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement (Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement)




2. Install the suction hose (2) to the accumulator.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the suction hose nut (1) to the accumulator and tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).




4. Install the suction hose to the compressor (2).
5. Install the suction hose mounting bolt (1) to the compressor and tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).
6. Clip the suction hose to the fan shroud and the body.
7. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (HP2) (Service and Repair)Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non-HP2) (Service and Repair).
9. Leak test the fittings of the component using the GE-39400-A - Halogen Leak Detector.