Low-Pressure Flexible Hose

REFRIGERANT LINES


Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Flexible Hose


REMOVAL
1. Use the recovery/recycling equipment to evacuate the refrigerant.
2. Remove engine cover (MR18DE only).
3. Remove cowl top cover. Service and Repair.
4. Remove lower dash insulator.





5. Remove ground wire harness (1).
6. Remove bolt (A) and nut (B) from low-pressure flexible hose (2) bracket.





7. Remove bolt (A), and then disconnect low-pressure flexible hose (1) and high-pressure pipe (2).

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





8. Remove nut (A), and then remove low-pressure flexible hose (1) from compressor (2).

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

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Replace O-rings for A/C piping with new ones, and apply compressor oil when installing.
- When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.