Suction Hose Replacement LHD, LA3, LY9

Tools Required

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .




Important: The body of the tool should be parallel to the A/C line.

2. Using the J 45689  (1), disconnect the suction hose from the evaporator by pressing the probe end into the two small openings in the plastic quick joint.



3. Remove the suction hose retaining screw (1) from the clamp.
4. Separate the suction hose from the clamp.
5. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.6L and 3.2L.



6. Remove the retaining bolt (1) from the compressor.
7. Remove the suction hose from the vehicle.

1. Coat the new O-rings with refrigerant oil. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
2. Install the suction hose.



3. Connect the suction hose to the evaporator.

Important: Squeeze the clamp together until you hear it engage.

4. Position the clamp (1) around the suction hose and engage.
5. Gently tug on the suction hose to ensure that the clamp is engaged.



6. Position the suction hose into the bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

7. Install the screw (1) into the bracket.

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




8. Connect the suction hose to the compressor.
9. Install the retaining bolt (1) to the compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9.8 N·m (87 lb in).

10. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.6L and 3.2L.
11. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
12. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .

Suction Hose Replacement RHD, LA3, LY9

Tools Required

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.

Important: The body of the tool should be parallel to the A/C line.




3. Using the J 45689  (1), disconnect the suction hose from the evaporator by pressing the probe end into the two small openings in the plastic quick joint.



4. Remove the suction hose retaining screw (1) from the clamp.
5. Separate the suction hose from the clamp.
6. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.6L and 3.2L.



7. Remove the retaining bolt (1) from the compressor.
8. Remove the suction hose from the vehicle.

1. Coat the new O-rings with refrigerant oil. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
2. Install the suction hose.



3. Connect the suction hose to the evaporator.

Important: Squeeze the clamp together until you hear it engage.

4. Position the clamp (1) around the suction hose and engage.
5. Gently tug on the suction hose to ensure that the clamp is engaged.



6. Position the suction hose into the bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

7. Install the screw (1) into the bracket.

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




8. Connect the suction hose to the compressor.
9. Install the retaining bolt (1) to the compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9.8 N·m (87 lb in).

10. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.6L and 3.2L.
11. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
12. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
13. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .