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Low-Pressure Pipe 2




COOLER PIPE AND HOSE

LOW-PRESSURE PIPE 2 : 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.
4.Remove mounting nut, and disconnect low-pressure flexible hose a position without the hindrance for work.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
5.Remove mounting nut, and then remove low-pressure pipe 2.

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 make sure that connection never come loose.
- Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. Leak Test.