Rendezvous FWD V6-3.5L VIN L (2006)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Suction Hose Replacement
SUCTION HOSE REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
3. Remove the suction hose to evaporator outlet tube bolt.
4. Disconnect the evaporator outlet tube from the suction hose.
5. Cap or tape off the evaporator outlet tube.
IMPORTANT: Cap or tape the open A/C hose immediately to prevent system contamination.
6. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector above the A/C compressor and reposition the wiring harness aside.
8. Remove the lower air baffle.
9. Remove the suction hose to compressor nut.
10. Disconnect the suction hose from the compressor.
11. Cap or tape off the compressor suction port.
12. Remove the suction hose.