Tools Required

1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
3. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly bolt.
4. Separate the A/C compressor hose assembly from the A/C compressor.

Important: The suction screens are available in 3 different sizes.

5. Select the proper size removal tool (1) from J 44551 .
6. Remove the suction screen using the J 44551-31 suction screen removal tool.

6.1.	Thread the forcing screw into the suction screen.

6.2.	Tighten the nut on the forcing screw to remove the suction screen.

1. Insert the J 44551-6 sizing tool (1) into the suction hose to select the correct size suction screen.



2. Insert the suction screen into the suction hose.
3. Install the J 44551-3 mandrel (1) to J 44551-5.



4. Install the J 44551-5 suction screen installation tool (3) over the end of the suction hose and the suction screen (2).

Important: Correct placement of J 44551-5 is critical.

5. Tighten the forcing screw of J 44551-5.

The suction screen is fully installed when the screen is flush with the end of the suction hose.

6. Remove the J 44551-5 suction screen tool from the suction hose.
7. Replace the seal washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
8. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly to the A/C compressor.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

9. Install the A/C compressor hose assembly bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 34 N·m(25 lb ft).

10. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
11. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 42220 .
12. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.