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Line-A/C Suction

LINE-A/C SUCTION

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.

REMOVAL

WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.




1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the air intake tube and the resonator.
4. Remove the nut (3) that secures the A/C suction line (2) to the A/C expansion valve (1).
5. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C expansion valve and the retaining bracket (9) and remove and discard the O-ring seal.




6. Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C suction line (3) to the A/C compressor (4).
7. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the dual plane seal.
8. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fittings and the compressor and expansion valve ports.
9. Remove the A/C suction line from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the A/C suction line (3) into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened suction line fittings and the compressor and expansion valve ports.
3. Lubricate a new O-ring and a new dual plane seal with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the A/C suction line. Use only the specified seals as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
4. Install the A/C suction line onto the A/C compressor (4).
5. Install the nut (2) that secures the A/C suction line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).




6. Install the A/C suction line (2) into the retaining bracket (9) and to the A/C expansion valve (1).
7. Install the nut (3) that secures the A/C suction line to the A/C expansion valve. Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the air intake tube and the resonator.
9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
10. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
11. Charge the refrigerant system.
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