A/C Suction Hose/Line Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Recover refrigerant from A/C system with R134a refrigerant recovery machine.
2. Remove suction line from the compressor.
3. Remove the shock tower to suction line bracket bolt.

Receiver Drier And Lines:

Receiver Drier With Lines:

4. Remove suction line from expansion valve.

NOTE: Cap compressor and expansion valve while system is open to prevent moisture from entering system.

INSTALLATION
1. Install suction line to expansion valve with a NEW O-ring and tighten to 8 Nm (71 in. lbs.).
2. Install suction line to compressor with NEW O-ring and tighten bolt to 22.5 Nm (199 in. lbs.).
3. Install the shock tower to suction line bracket bolt and tighten to 6.8 Nm (60.1 in. lbs.)
4. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
5. Recharge the refrigerant system.