Suction Pipe Replacement

Suction Pipe Replacement

Tools Required

* J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
* J 45689 A/C Quick Connect Joint Tool

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the liquid line.
3. Remove the suction line clamp screw from the strut tower.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the suction line quick connect fitting from the mid-section A/C lines.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Remove the suction line quick connect fitting from the strut tower bracket.




8. Remove the suction line quick connect fitting (1) from the evaporator.
9. Remove the suction line from the vehicle.
10. Remove and discard the O-rings from the suction line.

Installation Procedure




1. Install new O-rings to the suction line.
2. Install the suction line to the vehicle.
3. Install a quick connect fitting (1) to the suction line at the evaporator.
4. Install a quick connect fitting to the suction line at the strut tower.
5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Install a quick connect fitting to the suction line at the mid-section A/C lines.
7. Lower the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

8. Install the suction clamp screw to the strut tower.

Tighten the screw to 1 N.m (9 lb in).

9. Install the liquid line.
10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
11. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.