Suction Hose Replacement 2.8L (LP1)

Tools Required

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




Important: The body of the tool should be parallel to the A/C line.

2. Using J 45689 (1), disconnect the suction hose from the evaporator by pressing the probe end into the 2 small openings in the plastic quick joint.



3. Remove the suction hose retaining screw from the clamp.



4. Separate the liquid line from the A/C suction line bracket.
5. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 2.8L engine.



6. Remove the retaining bolt from the compressor.



7. Using J 45689 , disconnect the suction hose quick joint (1).
8. Separate the suction hose from the evaporator.
9. Remove the suction hose from the vehicle.
10. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.

1. Coat the new O-rings with refrigerant oil. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
2. Install the suction hose.



3. Connect the suction hose to the evaporator.

Important: Squeeze the clamp together until you hear it engage.

4. Position the clamp (1) around the suction hose and engage.
5. Gently tug on the suction line to ensure that the clamp is engaged.



6. Position the liquid line into the bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




7. Install the screw into the bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 1 N·m (9 lb in).




8. Connect the suction hose to the compressor.
9. Install the retaining bolt to the compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9.8 N·m (87 lb in).

10. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 2.8L engine.
11. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
12. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .

Suction Hose Replacement 3.6L (LY7)

Tools Required

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




Important: The body of the tool should be parallel to the A/C line.

2. Using J 45689  (1), disconnect the suction hose from the evaporator by pressing the probe end into the 2 small openings in the plastic quick joint.



3. Remove the suction hose retaining screw from the clamp.



4. Separate the liquid line from the A/C suction line bracket.
5. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.6L engine.



6. Remove the retaining bolt from the compressor.



7. Separate the suction hose from the evaporator.
8. Remove the suction hose from the vehicle.
9. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.

1. Coat the new O-rings with refrigerant oil. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
2. Install the suction hose.



3. Connect the suction hose to the evaporator.

Important: Squeeze the clamp together until you hear it engage.

4. Position the clamp (1) around the suction hose and engage.
5. Gently tug on the suction line to ensure that the clamp is engaged.



6. Position the liquid line into the bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




7. Install the screw into the bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 1 N·m (9 lb in).




8. Connect the suction hose to the compressor.
9. Install the retaining bolt to the compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9.8 N·m (87 lb in).

10. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.6L engine.
11. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
12. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .

Suction Hose Replacement LS2

Tools Required

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the cross vehicle brace. Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement .




Important: The body of the tool should be parallel to the A/C line.

3. Using J 45689 (1), disconnect the suction hose from the evaporator by pressing the probe end into the 2 small openings in the plastic quick joint.



4. Remove the suction hose retaining screw from the clamp.
5. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .



6. Remove the retaining bolt from the compressor.



7. Using J 45689 , separate the suction hose from the evaporator (1).
8. Remove the discharge hose bolt from the compressor.
9. Remove the discharge hose from the compressor.
10. Remove the suction hose clamp bolt.
11. Remove the suction hose from the vehicle.
12. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.

1. Coat the new O-rings with refrigerant oil. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
2. Install the suction hose.



3. Connect the suction hose to the evaporator.

Important: Squeeze the clamp together until you hear it engage.

4. Position the clamp (1) around the suction hose and engage.
5. Gently tug on the suction line to ensure that the clamp is engaged.



6. Position the liquid line into the bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




7. Install the screw into the bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 1 N·m (9 lb in).

8. Install the suction hose clamp bolt.



9. Connect the suction hose to the compressor.
10. Install the retaining bolt to the compressor.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9.8 N·m (87 lb in).

11. Connect the discharge hose to the compressor.
12. Install the discharge hose to compressor bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 9.8 N·m (87 lb in).

13. Install the cross vehicle brace. Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement .
14. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
15. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
16. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .