Manual Air Conditioner

Removal and Installation for Low-pressure Flexible Hose

REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".

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

2. Remove the low-pressure flexible hose. Refer to "Components".

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Replace the O-ring of the low-pressure flexible hose with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.
- When charging refrigerant, check for leaks.

Bolt mounting the low-pressure flexible hose (evaporator side)
Tightening torque : 2.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.29 - 0.60 kg-m, 26 - 52 in-lb)

Bolt mounting the low-pressure flexible hose (compressor side)
Tightening torque : 7.8 - 19.6 N.m (0.8 - 1.9 kg-m, 69 - 173 in-lb)

Bolt connecting the low-pressure flexible hose in-line connection (VQ35DE models)
Tightening torque : 7.8 - 19.6 N.m (0.8 - 1.9 kg-m, 69 - 173 in-lb)

Removal and Installation for High-pressure flexible hose

REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Remove the high-pressure flexible hose. Refer to "Components".

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

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure flexible hose with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.
- When charging refrigerant, check for leaks.

Bolts mounting the high-pressure flexible hose
Tightening torque : 7.8 - 19.6 N.m (0.8 - 1.9 kg-m, 69 - 173 in-lb)

Removal and Installation for High-pressure Pipe

REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Remove the high-pressure pipe. Refer to "Components" .

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

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.
- When charging refrigerant, check for leaks.

Bolt mounting the high-pressure pipe (evaporator side)
Tightening torque : 2.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.29 - 0.60 kg-m, 26 - 52 in-lb)

Bolt mounting the high-pressure pipe (condenser side)
Tightening torque : 7.8 - 19.6 N.m (0.8 - 1.9 kg-m, 69 - 173 in-lb)





Removal and Installation for Liquid Tank
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure". Service and Repair
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the hood switch (if equipped).
4. Remove the engine undercover using power tools.
5. Remove the bolt and line clamp.
6. Loosen the tank clamp and remove the liquid tank.