Suction Line

INSTALLATION

WARNING: Review the warnings and cautions before performing the following operation.

WARNING:
Any kinks or sharp bends in the refrigerant plumbing will reduce the capacity of the entire air conditioning system. Kinks and sharp bends reduce the flow of refrigerant in the system. A good rule for the flexible hose refrigerant lines is to keep the radius of all bends at least ten times the diameter of the hose. In addition, the flexible hose refrigerant lines should be routed so they are at least 80 millimeters (3 inches) from the exhaust manifold.


WARNING:
High pressures are produced in the refrigerant system when the air conditioning compressor is operating. Extreme care must be exercised to make sure that each of the refrigerant system connections is pressure-tight and leak free. It is a good practice to inspect all flexible hose refrigerant lines at least once a year to make sure they are in good condition and properly routed.






1. Install the suction line to the compressor. Tighten the mounting bolt to 23 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the A/C compressor bolts (1).A/C Compressor - Installation.




3. Slide the suction line and the liquid line over the expansion valve stud. Tighten the nut (1) to 10 Nm (88 in. lbs.).
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
5. Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refrigerant System Evacuate.
6. Charge the refrigerant system. Refrigerant System Charge.