Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

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 Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
5. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.



6. Remove the suction hose nut from the compressor.
7. Remove the suction hose from the compressor.
8. Remove the suction hose from the vehicle.
9. Remove and discard the sealing washers from the suction hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

1. Install new sealing washers to the suction hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .



2. Install the suction hose.
3. Install the suction hose to the compressor.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the suction hose nut to the compressor.

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

5. Lower the vehicle.



6. Install the suction hose to the accumulator.



7. Install the suction hose nut to the accumulator.

Tighten
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. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.