Suction Hose Replacement LLV, LLR

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .



3. Remove the suction hose mounting bolt (1) from the A/C compressor (7).
4. Remove the suction hose (2) from the A/C compressor.



5. Remove the nut (4) from the TXV stud.
6. Remove the suction hose from the TXV.



7. Remove the suction hose assembly (4) from the vehicle.
8. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.

1. Install the suction hose (4) to the vehicle.
2. Install new sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .



3. Install the suction hose to the TXV.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the nut (4) to the TXV stud.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).




5. Install the suction hose (2) to the compressor using new sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
6. Install the suction hose mounting bolt (1) to the A/C compressor (7).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

7. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .
8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
9. Leak test the fittings of the component using the J 39400-A .