Installation Procedure

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Installation Procedure
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Fig 1: Routing Liquid Line Below Battery Box & Ground Lug
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  1. Route the liquid line below the battery box and the ground lug.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Connect the negative battery cable nut to the wheelhouse.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in). 

    Fig 2: Identifying Protective Caps & Sealing Washer
    G04844275Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Remove the protective caps from the condenser, the evaporator outlet hose, and the TXV.
  4. Install the new sealing washer to the liquid line. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  5. Route the condenser end of the liquid line into position.
  6. Install the liquid line to the condenser.
    NOTE: Use a large pair of pliers to hold the fitting while tightening the nut. Be careful not to twist the line.
  7. Install the liquid line nut to the condenser.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). 

    Fig 3: Identifying Liquid Line Retain Bolt
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  8. Install the bolt to retain the liquid line to the body.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in). 

    Fig 4: Identifying Evaporator Outlet Hose Retainer Plate Nut
    G04844277Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. Remove the protective cap from the TXV, the liquid line, and the evaporator outlet hose.
  10. Install new seal washers to the liquid line and the evaporator outlet hose. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  11. Install the liquid line and the evaporator outlet hose to the TXV.
  12. Install the liquid line and evaporator outlet hose retainer plate nut to the TXV.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft). 

    Fig 5: Identifying Battery Box Bolts
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  13. Install the four battery box bolts to the inside of the battery box.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the nut to 15 N.m (11 lb ft). 

  14. Install the battery box bolt to the outside of the battery box.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in). 

  15. Install the battery. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
    Fig 6: Identifying Liquid Line To Strut Tower & Liquid Line Nut
    G04844279Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  16. Install the liquid line to the strut tower.
  17. Install the liquid line nut to the strut tower.

    Tightening torque 

    Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in). 

  18. Connect the harness and vent hose retainers to the liquid line.
  19. Install the surge tank. Refer to INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .
  20. Install the washer container. Refer to WASHER SOLVENT CONTAINER REPLACEMENT .
  21. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
  22. Test the affected A/C joints for leaks using J 39400-A.
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