Suction Hose Replacement (With RPO Code LMM)

Suction Hose Replacement (LMM)

Tools 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 (3) from the A/C compressor.
Discard the bolt.
3. Remove the suction hose (1) from the compressor.




4. Remove the suction hose nut from the accumulator.
Discard the nut.
5. Remove the suction hose from the accumulator.
6. Remove the suction hose from the vehicle.
7. 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.




2. Install the suction hose to the accumulator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the NEW suction hose nut to the accumulator.

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




4. Install the suction hose to the compressor (1).
5. Install the NEW suction hose mounting bolt (3).

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

6. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
7. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A.