High-Pressure Pipe 1

COOLER PIPE AND HOSE

HIGH-PRESSURE PIPE 1 : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove low-pressure flexible hose and pipe 2. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
2.Remove mounting bolt from high-pressure flexible hose bracket.





3.Remove high-pressure pipe 1 (1) from vehicle clips (A).
4.Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure pipe 1 and high-pressure pipe 2 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.
5.Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure pipe 1 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 vacuum hose. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
7.Remove high-pressure pipe 1 from the vehicle.

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.