Low-Pressure Pipe

LOW-PRESSURE PIPE


Removal and Installation for Low-Pressure Pipe


VQ35DE

Removal
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HFC-134A (R-134A) Service Procedure.
2. Remove the strut tower bar. Refer to Exploded View.
3. Remove the upper cowl. Refer to Coupe.
4. Remove the lower RH cowl.
5. Disconnect the power steering hose clamp to reposition the power steering hose out of the way.
6. Reposition the power steering reservoir out of the way without disconnecting the hose.
7. Reposition the engine coolant reservoir out of the way without disconnecting the hose.
8. Disconnect the harness bracket from the engine cover.
9. Remove the low-pressure pipe. Refer to Component.

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

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Replace the O-ring on the low-pressure pipe with a new one, then apply A/C oil to it for installation.
- After recharging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to Checking Of Refrigerant Leaks.