A/C Suction Hose Assembly Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

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

Fig 1: Installing Suction Hose Support Clamp
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Install the suction hose support clamp-to-engine bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the suction hose support clamp-to-engine bracket bolt to 14 N.m (10 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Installing Suction Hose Support Clamp-To-Engine Bracket
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Install the suction hose block-to-expansion valve retaining nut at the fire wall.
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 :".

Fig 3: Tighten The Suction Hose Block-To-Expansion Valve Retaining Nut
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.