Suction Hose Replacement LR4, LM7, LQ4 w/ Denso

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



2. Remove the suction hose mounting bolt from the compressor.
3. Remove the suction hose from the compressor.



4. Remove the nut at the accumulator.
5. Remove the hose from the accumulator.
6. Remove the suction hose assembly from the vehicle.
7. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.

1. Install the suction hose assembly to the vehicle.



2. Install the hose to the accumulator using new sealing washers.
3. Install the nut at the accumulator.

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




4. Install the suction hose to the compressor using new sealing washers.
5. Install the suction hose mounting bolt.

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

6. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
7. Inspect the system for leaks. Refer to Leak Testing .