Suction Hose Replacement

SUCTION HOSE REPLACEMENT

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 nut from the accumulator.




3. Remove the suction hose from the accumulator.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the front air deflector.




6. Remove the suction hose nut (2) from the compressor.
7. Remove the suction hose (1) from the compressor.
8. Remove and discard the sealing washers from the suction hose.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install new sealing washers to the suction hose.
2. Install the suction hose (1) to the vehicle.
3. Install the suction hose (1) to the compressor.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the suction hose nut (2) to the compressor.

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

5. Lower the vehicle.




6. Install the suction hose to the accumulator.
7. Install the suction hose nut to the accumulator.

Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft)

8. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
9. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A.
10. Install the front air deflector.