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Suction Line: Installation

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  1. Position the suction line into the engine compartment.
  2. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction and liquid line fittings and both expansion valve ports.
  3. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them on the liquid and suction line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  4. Connect the liquid line and suction line fittings to the A/C expansion valve.
  5. Install the suction line into the refrigerant line retainer bracket.
  6. Position the refrigerant line retainer bracket onto the right shock tower and install the bolt securely.
  7. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line fitting and compressor port.
  8. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the suction line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  9. Install the suction line onto the A/C compressor.
  10. Install the bolt that secures the suction line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolt to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
  11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  12. Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE) .
  13. Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE) .
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