Removal Procedure
- Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
- 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 (1) from J 44551.
- Remove the suction screen using the J 44551-31
suction screen removal tool.
- 6.1. Thread the forcing screw into the suction screen.
- 6.2. Tighten the nut on the forcing screw to remove the suction screen.