Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .



3. Remove the suction hose bracket nut (1) and remove bracket.
4. Remove the suction hose/pipe bolt from the A/C compressor.
5. Disconnect the suction hose/pipe from the A/C compressor.



6. Remove the suction hose/pipe nut (1) from TXV tube.
7. Disconnect the suction hose/pipe from the TXV tube (2).
8. Remove the suction hose/pipe.
9. Remove and discard the suction hose/pipe O-rings.

1. Install new O-rings to the suction hose/pipe. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
2. Connect the suction hose/pipe to the TXV tube.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the suction hose/pipe to TXV nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).




4. Connect the suction hose/pipe to the A/C compressor.
5. Install the suction hose/pipe bolt to the A/C compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

6. Install the suction hose/pipe bracket and secure with nut (1).
7. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
8. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
9. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .