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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013SX4 CROSSOVER, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 8 (HEATER AND VENTILATION)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONLIQUID LINE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans

Removal Procedure

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Washer Container & Surge Tank
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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
  2. Remove the surge tank. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
  3. Remove the washer container. Refer to WASHER SOLVENT CONTAINER REPLACEMENT .
  4. Remove the battery. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
  5. Remove the battery box bolts from the battery box.
  6. Disconnect the negative battery cable nut from the wheelhouse.
    Fig 2: Identifying Harness & Vent Hose Retainers From Liquid Line
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  7. Remove the nut retaining the liquid line to the strut tower.
  8. Disconnect the harness and vent hose retainers from the liquid line.
    Fig 3: Identifying Evaporator Outlet Hose & Liquid Line Retainer Plate Nut
    G04844270Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  9. Remove the evaporator outlet hose and liquid line retainer plate nut from the thermal expansion valve (TXV).
  10. Remove the evaporator outlet hose and liquid line from the TXV.
    Fig 4: Identifying Liquid Line Nut
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  11. Remove the liquid line nut from the condenser.
  12. Remove the liquid line from the condenser.
    Fig 5: Identifying Bolt Retaining Liquid Line To Body
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  13. Remove the bolt retaining the liquid line to the body.
    Fig 6: Routing Liquid Line Above Battery Box & Ground Lug
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  14. Position the battery box inboard to allow for routing of the liquid line.
  15. Route the liquid line above the battery box and the ground lug.
  16. Lift the rear portion of the liquid line upward and remove the liquid line from the vehicle.
  17. Remove and discard the sealing washer from the liquid line. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
  18. Install protective caps to the condenser, the evaporator outlet hose, and the TXV to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
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