Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Discharge Hose, Block And Nut

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Insert the suction hose block-to-compressor to the compressor.
Tighten: Tighten the retaining nut at the suction hose block to 33 N.m (24 lb ft) .

Fig 2: Identifying Suction Hose, Clamps And Bolts

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Install the suction hose support clamp-to-longitudinal member.
Tighten: Tighten the suction hose support clamp-to-longitudinal member bolt to 8 N.m (71 lb in) .

Fig 3: View Of Suction Hose Support Clamp-To-Engine Bracket And Bolt

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Install the suction hose support clamp-to-engine bracket.
Tighten:
- For the 1.4 DOHC and the 1.6 DOHC, tighten the suction hose support clamp-to-engine bracket bolt to 4 N.m (35 lb in) .
- For the 1.8 DOHC and the 2.0 DOHC, tighten the suction hose support clamp-to-engine bracket bolt to 14 N.m (10 lb ft) .

Fig 4: View Of Suction Hose And Block

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Install the suction hose block-to-expansion valve retaining nut at the fire wall.
Tighten: Tighten the suction hose block-to-expansion valve retaining nut to 14 N.m (10 lb ft) .
Connect the electrical connector at the pressure transducer.
Install the air cleaner housing bolts and the air filter housing assembly.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .