Suction Hose Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the engine air cleaner.
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
3. Remove the brake modulator bracket.
4. Remove the liquid line/suction line bracket.
5. Remove the suction line nut (3) at the accumulator.




6. Position the suction line aside at the accumulator.




7. Remove the suction line block fitting bolt.

IMPORTANT: Use care when removing the suction line.

8. Remove the suction line.
9. Remove and discard he suction line O-rings seals.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: The new O-ring seals must be lubricated with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.




1. Install the new O-ring seals onto the suction line.
2. Install the suction line into place.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the suction line block fitting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the suction line block fitting bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).




4. Install the suction line nut (3) at the accumulator.

Tighten
Tighten the suction line nut to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

5. Install the liquid line/suction line bracket.
6. Install the brake modulator bracket.
7. Evacuate and recharge the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Service and Repair
8. Inspect the A/C system for leaks. Refer to Leak Testing.
9. Install the engine air cleaner.