Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Discharge and recover the refrigerant. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.
- Remove the surge tank mounting screws.
- Remove the surge tank. Refer to
Radiator Surge Tank Replacement
.
- Remove the retaining nut from the hose connecting block and disconnect the air conditioning (A/C) hose assembly connector block at the top rear of the compressor.
- Cap all of the openings to prevent contamination.
- Remove the suction hose support clamp bolt and the clamp along the left side of the engine compartment fender well.
- Remove the evaporator flange connecting block retaining nut and disconnect the A/C suction hose at the fire wall evaporator flange connecting block. Discard the O-ring seal.
- Remove the A/C suction hose.
- Cap the opening to the evaporator flange to prevent contamination.
Installation Procedure
- Install a new O-ring seal onto the suction hose end at the evaporator flange.
- Position the hose assembly and the support clamp in place in the vehicle.
- Insert the suction hose end into the evaporator flange.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the evaporator flange connecting block retaining nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the suction hose connecting block retaining nuts to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Install new sealing washers onto the pilots of the suction/discharge block fitting. The washers must be seated against the surface of the block fitting.
- Install the suction hose support clamp on the left-side strut tower and tighten the support clamp retaining nut.
Tighten
Tighten the suction hose support clamp retaining nut to 16 N·m (12 lb in).
- Mate the discharge hose connecting block to the compressor. Hold it in place while tightening the retaining nut.
Tighten
Tighten the discharge hose connecting block-to-compressor retaining nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
- Install the surge tank. Refer to
Radiator Surge Tank Replacement
.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Recharge the A/C system. Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
.