Low-Pressure Flexible Hose

REFRIGERANT LINES

Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Flexible Hose


REMOVAL

1.Use the recovery/recycling equipment to evacuate the refrigerant.
2.Remove the engine cover (MR-18DE only).
3.Remove the cowl top cover (MR-18DE only). Service and Repair.
4.Remove the lower dash insulator.





5.Remove the ground wire harness (1).
6.Remove the bolt (A) and nut (B) from the low-pressure flexible hose (2) bracket.





7.Remove the bolt (A), and then disconnect the low-pressure flexible hose (1) and high-pressure pipe (2).

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.





8.Remove the nut (A), and then remove the low-pressure flexible hose (1) from compressor (2).

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Do not reuse O-rings.
- Apply A/C oil to the O-rings of the A/C piping for installation.
- When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.