Preliminary Procedures

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

1

Suction Hose Bolt

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

2

Suction Hose Bracket Retaining Nut

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

3

Suction Hose Clamp

Procedure

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

Special Tools

J 45689 A/C Quick Joint Tool

4

Suction Hose

Procedure

Remove and discard sealing washer. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .