Tools Required
• | J 42220 Universal
Leak Detection Lamp |
Removal Procedure
- Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system.
Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Remove the engine cover. Refer to
Engine Cover Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly bolt.
- Separate the A/C compressor hose assembly from the A/C compressor.
Important: The suction screens are available in 3 different sizes.
- Select the proper size removal tool (1) from J 44551
.
- Remove the suction screen using the J 44551-31 suction screen
removal tool.
6.1. | Thread the forcing screw into the suction screen. |
6.2. | Tighten the nut on the forcing screw to remove the suction screen. |
Installation Procedure
- Insert the J 44551-6 sizing tool (1)
into the suction hose to select the correct size suction screen.
- Insert the suction screen into the suction
hose.
- Install the J 44551-3 mandrel (1) to J 44551-5.
- Install the J 44551-5 suction screen
installation tool (3) over the end of the suction hose and the suction screen (2).
Important: Correct placement of J 44551-5 is critical.
- Tighten the forcing screw of J 44551-5.
The suction screen is fully installed when the screen is flush with the end
of the suction hose.
- Remove the J 44551-5 suction screen tool from the suction hose.
- Replace the seal washers. Refer to
Sealing Washer Replacement
.
- Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to the A/C compressor.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the A/C compressor hose assembly bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 34 N·m(25 lb ft).
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Leak test the fittings of the component using J 42220
.
- Install the engine cover. Refer to
Engine Cover Replacement
in Interior Trim.