Removal Procedure
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- Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery & Recharging .
- Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly bolt.
- Separate the A/C compressor hose assembly from the A/C compressor.
Important: The suction screens are available in 3 different sizes.
- Select the proper size removal tool from the J 44551 .
- Remove the suction screen using the J 44551-31 suction screen removal tool.
- Thread the forcing screw into the suction screen.
- Tighten the nut on the forcing screw to remove the suction screen.