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A/C Liquid Hose/Line Replacement

TO EXPANSION VALVE
REMOVAL

1. Remove refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery machine.

Liquid Line Clip At Expansion Valve:




2. Remove A/C quick connect clip at expansion valve.

Use Special Tool 7240 For Quick Connect:




3. Disconnect quick connector on expansion valve. Remove liquid line from expansion valve. Use Special Tool kit 7193 to disconnect quick connector.

CAUTION: Cap all lines that are not being replaced and cap the expansion valve tubes.

Liquid Line At Receiver/Drier:




4. Disconnect liquid line from the receiver/drier.
5. Remove the liquid line from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.

TO CONDENSER
REMOVAL

1. Remove refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery machine.

Clip Removal:




2. Remove A/C quick connect clip at condenser.

Quick Coupler Using Special Tool 7240:




Line At Condenser:




3. Disconnect quick connector at condenser. Remove liquid line from condenser. Use special tool kit 7193 to disconnect quick connector. Remove line at condenser.

CAUTION: Cap all lines that are not being replaced and cap the condenser inlet.

Liquid Line At Receiver/Drier:




4. Disconnect liquid line from the receiver/drier.
5. Remove the liquid line from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.

NOTE: When replacing a blown line add 44 ml (1.50 fl oz) of SP-15 PAG Oil compressor oil to the system.