LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Ford >> 2002 >> Focus ZX3, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 18 (Manual A/C-Heater Systems) >> Removal & Installation >> Suction/Liquid Line Assembly >> Installation

Suction/Liquid Line Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Saturn LW300, 2002 Saturn LW200, 2002 Saturn L300, 2002 Saturn L200, and 2002 Saturn L100. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install A/C pressure sensor to suction/liquid line assembly. See Figure . Tighten sensor to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  2. Position suction/liquid line assembly into vehicle around the engine mount with the liquid line inside of the wiring harness and outside of the fuel lines. Position suction liquid line rearward of wiring harness at rear of engine compartment with oxygen sensor harness behind suction/liquid line. See Fig 6 .
    3. NOTE: Earlier vehicles used a bolt instead of a stud/nut.
  3. Remove cap or tape from TXV and suction/liquid line assembly block. Thoroughly clean "O" ring surfaces. Lubricate and install NEW "O" rings on suction/liquid line assembly block. Install suction/liquid line assembly block to TXV. See Figure . Install suction/liquid line assembly to TXV nut and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  4. Remove cap or tape from suction/liquid line and liquid line. Add amount of compressor oil that was removed during discharge to liquid line. Install NEW seal washers. Install liquid line to suction/liquid line. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Install liquid line into rail clamp. See Figure .
  5. Install suction/liquid line assembly into clamp at rear of engine compartment. See Fig 5 . Install oxygen sensor clip onto suction/liquid line assembly and close steel harness clip and install nut. Tighten to specification.
  6. Install suction/liquid line assembly clamp fastener at engine mount area. See Fig 2 .
  7. Raise and support vehicle. Remove cap or tape from suction hose and suction/liquid line assembly. Install a NEW seal washer onto suction/liquid line fitting. Install hose to line assembly. See Figure . Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  8. Install suction/liquid line assembly clamp to horn bracket. See Fig 3 . Install suction/liquid line assembly clamp at frame rail and install the nut. See Fig 4 . Tighten nuts to specification.
  9. Install lower cradle splash shield by sliding the shield between wheelhouse liner and wheelhouse. See Figure . Install splash shield to wheelhouse and cradle fasteners. Tighten to specification and lower vehicle.
  10. Install A/C pressure sensor connector. See Figure . Install air box. See Fig 1 .
  11. Connect negative battery cable. Evacuate and recharge A/C system. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING. Ensure A/C system is operating properly. See A/C SYSTEM PERFORMANCE  under PERFORMANCE TESTS.
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Air Box
G00223049Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Removing & Installing Suction/Liquid Line Clamp (Engine Mount Area)
G00223050Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 3: Removing & Installing Suction/Liquid Line To Horn Bracket Clamp
G00223052Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 4: Removing & Installing Suction/Liquid Line Clamp (Lower)
G00223053Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 5: Removing & Installing Suction/Liquid Line Clamp (Rear Of Engine Compartment)
G00223054Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 6: Removing & Installing Suction/Liquid Line
G00223055Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals