A/C Liquid Hose/Line Replacement

REMOVAL

WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.

1. Evacuate the A/C system.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the left front wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove the front inner wheel well panel.




5. Remove the liquid line (1) from the receiver/dryer.




6. Remove the liquid line (1) from the condenser.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: VIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.

Any kinks or sharp bends in the refrigerant plumbing will reduce the capacity of the entire air conditioning system. Kinks and sharp bends reduce the flow of refrigerant in the system. A good rule for the flexible hose refrigerant lines is to keep the radius of all bends at least ten times the diameter of the hose. In addition, the flexible hose refrigerant lines should be routed so they are at least 80 millimeters (3 inches) from the exhaust manifold.

High pressures are produced in the refrigerant system when the air conditioning compressor is operating. Extreme care must be exercised to make sure that each of the refrigerant system connections is pressure-tight and leak free. It is a good practice to inspect all flexible hose refrigerant lines at least once a year to make sure they are in good condition and properly routed.




1. Install the liquid line (1) to the condenser. Tighten to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).




2. Install the liquid line (1) to the receiver/dryer. Tighten to 17 Nm (12 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the front inner wheel well panel.
4. Install the left front wheel and tire assembly.
5. Charge the A/C system.