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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Malibu 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 🢒 Suction Screen Installation

Tools Required

J 44551 Suction Screen Kit

Important: Suction screens are intended to be installed in the suction hose after a major compressor failure.

The suction screens are available in 3 different sizes.


    Object Number: 812268 Size: SH
  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 compressor end of the suction hose.

    3. Object Number: 812269 Size: SH
  3. Install the correct mandrel (1) to the J 44551-5 Screen Installation Tool.

    4. Object Number: 812270 Size: SH
  4. Install the J 44551-5 (3) over the end of the suction hose and the suction screen (2).

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

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

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

  6. Remove the J 44551-5 from the suction hose.
  7. Install the J 44551-1 Suction Screen Notification Label.