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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Seville 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Suction Hose Replacement

Tools Required

J 39400 Electronic Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 130638 Size: SH
  1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the suction hose retaining nut from the accumulator.

    3. Object Number: 284234 Size: SH
  3. Remove the suction hose from the accumulator.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.

    6. Object Number: 130645 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the suction hose from the compressor.
  7. Remove the suction hose.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 130645 Size: SH
  1. Install the suction hose.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Connect the suction hose to the compressor.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the suction hose to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  3. Lower the vehicle.

    4. Object Number: 284234 Size: SH
  4. Install the suction hose to the accumulator.

    5. Object Number: 130638 Size: SH
  5. Install the suction hose retaining nut.

    6. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

    Tighten
    Tighten the suction hose to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  6. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  7. Leak test the fittings of the repaired or reinstalled component using J 39400 .
  8. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.