Suction Hose Replacement

SUCTION HOSE REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Cap or tape the open air conditioning (A/C) components immediately in order to prevent system contamination.




1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the A/C suction hose to A/C evaporator tube bolt.
3. Remove the suction hose from the A/C evaporator tube.
4. Remove and discard the sealing washer.
5. Cap or tape off the A/C evaporator tube.
6. Remove the radiator air baffle.
7. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.




8. Remove the A/C suction hose to A/C compressor nut.
9. Remove the A/C suction hose from the A/C compressor.
10. Remove and discard the sealing washer.
11. Remove the A/C suction hose (1).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install new sealing washers to the A/C suction hose.
2. Remove the cap or tape from the suction port on the A/C compressor.
3. Install the A/C suction hose (1) to the A/C compressor.
4. Install the suction hose to A/C compressor nut.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.

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




5. Remove the cap or tape from the evaporator tube.
6. Install the A/C suction hose to the A/C evaporator tube.
7. Install the A/C suction hose to A/C evaporator tube bolt.

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

8. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
9. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
10. Leak test the fittings of the A/C components using the J 39400-A.