Suction Hose Replacement (6.6L)

Suction Hose Replacement (6.6L)

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove the surge tank.





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





6. Remove the suction hose nut from the accumulator.
7. Remove the suction hose from the accumulator.
8. Remove the suction hose from the vehicle.
9. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.

Installation Procedure

1. Install new sealing washers to the suction hose.
2. Install the suction hose to the vehicle.





3. Install the suction hose to the accumulator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the suction hose to accumulator retaining nut.

Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).





5. Install the suction hose (3) to the A/C compressor.
6. Install the suction hose to compressor mounting bolt (2).

Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

7. Install the air cleaner assembly.
8. Install the surge tank.
9. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
10. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.