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Removal Procedure

  1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
  2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly bolt.
  4. Separate the A/C compressor hose assembly from the A/C compressor.

    Important:  The suction screens are available in 3 different sizes.

  5. Select the proper size removal tool (1) from J 44551. 
    Fig 1: Selecting Proper Size Removal Tool
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  6. Remove the suction screen using the J 44551-31  suction screen removal tool.
    1. 6.1. Thread the forcing screw into the suction screen.
    2. 6.2. Tighten the nut on the forcing screw to remove the suction screen.