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A/C Liquid Hose/Line

REMOVAL
1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Observe all safety precautions.
2. Disconnect the refrigerant line at the condenser outlet and the evaporator inlet connections using the Spring Lock Coupling Tool.
3. Remove the line from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Route the new refrigerant line (and integral fixed orifice tube) with the protective caps installed.
2. Remove the protective caps and connect the new refrigerant line into the system using new O-rings lubricated with clean refrigerant oil. Connect the spring lock couplings.

CAUTION: Make sure the correct type O-rings (green) are installed on the spring lock coupling A/C fittings.

3. Leak test, evacuate, and charge the refrigerant system. Observe all safety precautions.