Suction Hose Replacement
SUCTION HOSE REPLACEMENTTOOLS 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 (1) from the A/C compressor (7).
3. Remove the suction hose (2) from the A/C compressor.
4. Remove the nut (4) from the TXV stud.
5. Remove the suction hose from the TXV.
6. Remove the suction hose assembly (4) from the vehicle.
7. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the suction hose (4) to the vehicle.
2. Install new sealing washers.
3. Install the suction hose to the TXV.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the nut (4) to the TXV stud.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
5. Install the suction hose (2) to the compressor using new sealing washers.
6. Install the suction hose mounting bolt (1) to the A/C compressor (7).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
7. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
8. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.