High-Pressure Flexible Hose High-Pressure Flexible Hose Removal And Installation

COOLER PIPE AND HOSE


HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove engine cover. Removal And Installation (VQ37VHR models) or Exploded View Removal And Installation,
"Removal and Installation" (VK56VD models).
3. Remove air cleaner case (LH) and air duct (LH). Removal And Installation (VQ37VHR models) or Removal And Installation (VK56VD models).
4. Remove mounting bolt from high-pressure flexible hose bracket.
5. Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure flexible hose and condenser pipe assembly with disconnector (SST: J-45815).

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
6. Remove mounting nut from high-pressure flexible hose, and then remove high-pressure flexible hose.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and compressor with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

INSTALLATION
Note the following items, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Replace O-rings with new ones. Then apply compressor oil to them when installing.
- Female-side piping connection is thin and easy to deform. Slowly insert the male-side piping straight in axial direction.
- Insert piping securely until a click is heard.
- After piping connection is completed, pull male-side piping by hand to check that connection never come loose.
- Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. Leak Test.