Suction Line

REMOVAL

WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.

Suction Line - A/C Compressor:

3. Remove the bolt that secures the suction line to the A/C compressor.
4. Disconnect the suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
5. Install plugs in, or tape over the suction line fitting and the compressor port.
6. Remove the bolt that secures the refrigerant line retainer bracket to the right shock tower.
7. Remove the suction line from the refrigerant line retainer bracket.

Suction Line - Tapping Plate:

8. Remove the nut that secures the refrigerant line tapping plate to the A/C expansion valve.
9. Disconnect the suction line and the liquid line from the A/C expansion valve and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
10. Install plugs in, or tape over the suction and liquid line fittings and both expansion valve ports.
11. Remove the suction line from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the suction line into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction and liquid line fittings and both expansion valve ports.
3. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them on the liquid and suction line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
4. Connect the liquid line and suction line fittings to the A/C expansion valve.
5. Install the suction line into the refrigerant line retainer bracket.
6. Position the refrigerant line retainer bracket onto the right shock tower and install the bolt securely.
7. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line fitting and compressor port.
8. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the suction line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
9. Install the suction line onto the A/C compressor.
10. Install the bolt that secures the suction line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolt to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
12. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
13. Charge the refrigerant system.