A/C Suction Hose Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

Position the A/C suction hose into the vehicle.
Insert the suction hose block-to-compressor to the compressor.

Fig 1: Inserting The Suction Hose Block-To-Compressor To The Compressor
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Tighten

Tighten the retaining nut at the suction hose block to 33 N.m (24 lb-ft).
Install the suction hose support clamp-to-longitudinal member.

Fig 2: Installing The Suction Hose Support Clamp
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Tighten

Tighten the suction hose support clamp-to-longitudinal member bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
Install the suction hose support clamp-to-engine bracket.

Fig 3: Installing The Suction Hose Support Clamp
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Tighten

Tighten the suction hose support clamp-to-engine bracket bolt to 14 N.m (10 lb-ft).
Install the suction hose block-to-expansion valve retaining nut at the fire wall.

Fig 4: Installing The Suction Hose Block
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Tighten

Tighten the suction hose block-to-expansion valve retaining nut to 14 N.m (10 lb-ft).
Connect the electrical connector at the pressure transducer.
Install the air cleaner housing bolts and the air filter housing assembly.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for A/C System .