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Suction Accumulator to Compressor Line

SUCTION ACCUMULATOR TO COMPRESSOR LINE







Removal and Installation
1. Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the RH front wheel and tire.
4. Remove the A/C compressor suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

5. Remove the suction accumulator outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

6. Remove the suction accumulator-to-compressor line.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

8. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.