A/C Suction Hose/Line Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Remove refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery machine.

Suction Line Routing Clip:

2. Remove suction line clip at right strut tower.

Quick Connect Clip:

3. Remove quick connect clip. Disconnect quick connect at expansion valve end using Special Tool Kit 7193.

CAUTION: Cap all lines that are not being replaced and cap the expansion valve tubes.

Suction Line At Compressor:

4. Disconnect line at compressor end.
5. Remove suction line from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures. Tighten bolts to 22 N.m (200 in. lbs.).

NOTE: When replacing a blown line add 44 ml (1.50 fl oz) of SP-15 PAG Oil compressor oil to the system.