Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

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



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



4. Remove the suction hose nut (1) from the accumulator (3).
5. Remove the suction hose (2) from the accumulator (3).
6. Remove the suction hose (2) from the vehicle.
7. Discard all of the used sealing washers.
8. Cap all of the A/C system openings.

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



3. Install the suction hose (2) to the accumulator (3).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Install the suction hose nut (1) to the accumulator (3).

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




5. Install the suction hose (1) to the compressor (4).
6. Install the suction hose mounting bolt (2) to the A/C Compressor (4).

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

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