Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair

REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3, AJ]

1. Remove the battery.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system.
3. Remove the reservoir. (AJ)
4. Remove the washer tank. (AJ)
5. Remove the under cover.

CAUTION
- If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.

6. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST [L3, AJ].) Refrigerant System Performance Test






Refrigerant Lines Removal Note




1. Disconnect the block joint type pipes by grasping female side of the block with pliers or similar tool and holding firmly, then remove the connection bolt or nut.

Refrigerant Lines Installation Note

1. Tighten the bolt of joint by hand.
2. Tighten the joint to the specified torque.




3. Connect the block joint type pipes by grasping the female side of the block with pliers or similar tool and holding firmly, then tighten the connection bolt with a torque wrench.