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High-Pressure Flexible Hose




COOLER PIPE AND 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. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
3.Remove air cleaner case LH and air duct LH. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
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 then 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 does not come loose.
- Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant.