Low-Pressure Flexible Hose Removal And Installation

COOLER PIPE AND HOSE


LOW-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE LOW-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE : Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
Perform lubricant return operation before each refrigeration system disassembly. However, if a large amount of refrigerant or lubricant is detected, never perform lubricant return operation. Perform Lubricant Return Operation

REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant. Recycle Refrigerant.
2. Remove bumper fascia. Removal And Installation.
3. Remove cowl top and cowl top extension. Removal And Installation.




Black Arrow Indicates : Nut
White Arrow Indicates : Vehicle front

4. Remove mounting nut, and then move lower dash insulator aside.




Arrow Indicates : Vehicle front

5. Remove mounting bolt (A), and then disconnect low-pressure flexible hose (1) and high-pressure pipe (2) from expansion valve. Service and Repair.

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.

6. Remove mounting bolt (A) of low-pressure flexible hose front side (1) and mounting nut (B) of low-pressure flexible hose rear side (2).




Arrow Indicates : Vehicle front





Arrow Indicates : Vehicle front


7. Remove ground wire mounting bolt (A), and then move ground wire (1) aside.




Arrow Indicates : Vehicle front

8. Remove mounting bolt (A), and then disconnect low-pressure flexible hose from compressor.

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.

9. Remove low-pressure flexible hose from 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.
- Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. Leak Test.