Low-Pressure Pipe 1 and High-Pressure Pipe 2

COOLER PIPE AND HOSE

LOW-PRESSURE PIPE 1 AND HIGH-PRESSURE PIPE 2 : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Set the temperature at 18�C (64�F).

CAUTION:
The angle may be out, when installing the air mix door motor to the air mix door, unless the above procedure is performed.
2.Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3.Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
4.Remove cowl top cover. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
5.Disconnect one-touch joint between low-pressure pipe 1 and low-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.
6.Disconnect one-touch joints 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.
7.Remove foot grille RH. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
8.Remove blower unit. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
9.Remove air mix door motor. Refer to "Exploded View" Door Motor. (Passenger side)
10.Remove mode door motor. Refer to "Exploded View" Door Motor.
11.Remove main link RH and max. cool door link RH. Refer to "Exploded View" Door Motor.





12.Remove fixing screws (A), and then remove evaporator cover (1).
13.Remove mounting bolt, and then remove low-pressure pipe 1 and high-pressure pipe 2 from the vehicle.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and expansion valve 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.