Montana AWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2004)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Suction Hose
SUCTION HOSE REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the air baffle bolts.
5. Remove the air baffle.
6. Remove the auxiliary evaporator outlet tube to suction hose nut (2).
7. Remove the evaporator outlet tube to suction hose bolt (1).
8. Disconnect the suction hose from the evaporator outlet tube and the auxiliary evaporator outlet tube.
9. Cap or tape off the evaporator outlet tube and the auxiliary evaporator outlet tube.
IMPORTANT:Cap or tape the open A/C lines and A/C refrigerant components immediately to prevent system contamination.
