Suction Hose

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air cleaner and duct assembly.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the brake modulator/master cylinder.





4. Remove the liquid line/suction line bracket.





5. Remove the suction line nut (3) at the accumulator.





6. Position aside the suction line at the accumulator.





7. Remove the suction line block fitting bolt.
8. Remove the suction line.
9. Remove and discard the suction line O-rings seals.

Installation Procedure

Important: The new O-ring seals must be coated 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.





3. Install the suction line into the block fitting. Install the block fitting bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the 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/master cylinder.
7. Evacuate and recharge the system.
8. Inspect the A/C system for leaks.
9. Remove the air cleaner and duct assembly.