Compressor Suction Hose

REMOVAL










1. Recover refrigerant using an approved refrigerant recovery system.
2. Remove air cleaner cover and air induction hose at intake manifold.
3. Remove suction hose from thermal expansion valve (TXV).
4. Remove suction hose from compressor inlet.
5. Remove suction hose from vehicle.



INSTALLATION







1. Remove protective cover from suction hose.

NOTICE: Use only R-12 Refrigerant oil (mineral) to lubricate O-rings. Use of R-134a (PAG) oil will cause premature corrosion of fitting joints.

^ Lubricate O-ring with Saturn R-12 mineral refrigerant oil.
^ Install suction hose to compressor.
^ Install and torque bolt.
Torque: 25 N.m (19 ft-lbs)

2. Install suction line in vehicle. Route hose outside transaxle dip stick tube, under edge of battery tray, and under negative battery cable.
^ Remove protective cover.

NOTICE: Use only R-12 Refrigerant oil (mineral) to lubricate O-rings. Use of R-134a (PAG) oil will cause premature corrosion of fitting joints.

^ Lubricate O-ring with Saturn R-12 mineral refrigerant oil.
^ Install suction line to TXV.
^ Install and torque bolt.
Torque: 25 N.m (19 ft-lbs)

3. Install air cleaner components.