About Clyde Johnny Jr Expertise The areas where I have the least experience are steering,suspension and alignment issues. I also do not possess any experience in auto body repair.
Experience I have over 13 years experience in the automotive field. For 10 of those years I have been a CA licensed Smog Technician. My experience is mainly with domestic and asian cars. I have little experience with european cars.
Education/Credentials I have a Certificate of Completion from Solano Community College in Automotive Theory. I also am ASE certified in A1-Engine Repair,A5-Brakes,A6-Engine Electrical,A8-Engine Performance and L1-Advanced Engine Performance. I also have various training courses which I have taken over the years to maintain my smog license. Those classes include OBD-II diagnostics, dynometer training courses and emission update courses.
Expert: Clyde Johnny Jr Date: 7/14/2007 Subject: 2000 Saturn LS1 AC Hose Replacement
Question QUESTION: I have a 2000 Saturn LS1 and the ac hoses need replacing. I was able to fully disconnect the hoses including clamps but I'm at a standstill as to how to get the hoses out and slide the new ones in. I could easily cut the old hoses into smaller pieces and get them out but this doesn't help me get the new ones in. Am I going to have to remove the motor mounts or lower the cradle to complete this repair?
ANSWER: From the diagrams I have, it says that there are several clips that need to be removed. Which line are you having the issue with? Is it the thick line (low pressure) or the skinny line (high pressure? Thanks.I'll be able to give you a clearer idea of what needs to be done.
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QUESTION: Actually it's both lines, they are connected together by the mounting bracket for where they go into the firewall, so you have to replace them both at the same time:(.
Answer Here are the needed directions from Saturn
DISCHARGE LINE
10. Remove discharge hose clamp screw from cradle.
11. Remove hose by flexing hose end downward past cradle brace, then slide out.
1. Install discharge hose, condenser end of line first, flexing hose to clear cradle brace. NOTE: Do not lubricate seal washers. IMPORTANT: Always install new seal washers.
2. Remove discharge line cap and install new seal washer.
SUCTION LINE
8. Raise vehicle.
9. Remove lower cradle splash shield to cradle and wheelhouse fasteners and remove splash shield.
10.Remove suction/liquid line assembly to suction pipe nut and remove.
11. Remove suction/liquid line assembly to horn bracket clamp.
12. Remove suction/liquid line assembly clamp fastener at rail.
13. Lower vehicle.
14. Remove suction/liquid line assembly to thermal expansion valve (TXV) bolt at front of dash and remove block from TXV
15. Install cap on TXV to prevent dirt and moisture entry.
16. Remove suction/liquid line assembly from clamp at front of dash.
