Condenser Pipe Assembly Removal And Installation

CONDENSER


CONDENSER PIPE ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Removal air cleaner case (LH). Removal And Installation (VQ37VHR models) or Removal And Installation (VK56VD models).
3. Remove horn (LH). Removal And Installation.
4. Remove bolt, and then remove high-pressure flexible hose bracket from the vehicle.
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 high-pressure pipe from vehicle clip.
7. Disconnect one-touch joints between high-pressure pipe 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.
8. Remove mounting bolts from condenser pipe assembly, and then remove condenser pipe assembly.

INSTALLATION
Note the following items, and 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 never come loose.
- Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. Leak Test.