A/C Suction Hose Assembly Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Suzuki Verona. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install a new O-ring seal onto the suction hose end at the evaporator flange.
- Position the hose assembly and the support clamp in place in the vehicle.
- Insert the suction hose end into the evaporator flange.
- Install the evaporator flange connecting block retaining nuts.
Tighten:
Tighten the suction hose connecting block retaining nuts to 15 N.m (11 lb-ft).
- Install new sealing washers onto the pilots of the suction/discharge block fitting. The washers must be seated against the surface of the block fitting.
- Mate the discharge hose connecting block to the compressor. Hold it in place while tightening the retaining nut.
Tighten:
Tighten the discharge hose connecting block-to-compressor retaining nut to 38 N.m (28 lb-ft).
- Install the suction hose support clamp on the left-side strut tower and tighten the support clamp retaining nut.
Tighten:
Tighten the suction hose support clamp retaining nut to 5 N.m (44 lb-in.).
- Install the surge tank. Refer to SURGE TANK INSTALLATION .
- 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 .