Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Evaporator To Compressor Suction Line




Evaporator to Compressor Suction Line





1. Recover the refrigerant.

2. Remove the evaporator outlet line fitting nut.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).


3. Remove the rubber cap from the A/C compressor suction fitting stud.

4. Remove the A/C compressor suction fitting nut.
- Discard the gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).


5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install a new gasket seal and new O-ring seals.

- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system.


6. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.