Low-Pressure Flexible Hose

COOLER PIPE AND HOSE

LOW-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove hood ledge 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 (VQ-37VHR models) or Removal And Installation (VK-56VD 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 (VQ-37VHR models)
or low-pressure pipe 2 (VK-56VD 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.