Low-Pressure Flexible Hose Removal And Installation

COOLER PIPE AND HOSE


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


REMOVAL
1. Remove hoodledge cover LH. Removal And Installation.
2. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
3. Remove air cleaner case (LH). Removal And Installation (VQ37VHR models) or Removal And Installation (VK56VD models).
4. Remove mounting bolt from low-pressure flexible hose bracket.
5. Disconnect one-touch joint between low-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure pipe 1 with disconnector
(B) (SST: 9253089916).

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, and then remove low-pressure flexible hose from compressor (VQ37VHR models) or low-pressure pipe 2 (VK56VD models).

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.