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Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair

Flexible Hose

CAUTION: With the following cautions, replace flexible hoses with new ones if they are damaged or swollen.
- The flexible hoses should be free from twists and tension after they have been connected.
- The flexible hoses must not be bent or twisted forcibly.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2. Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.




3. Remove low-pressure hose.
1. Remove hose attaching bolts.

CAUTION: Plug the opening to prevent foreign matter from getting in.

2. Disconnect the connector at evaporator module.




4. Remove high-pressure hose.
1. Disconnect hose attaching bolt (compressor side).
2. Disconnect hose attaching bolt (condenser side).

CAUTION: Plug the opening to prevent foreign matter from getting in.

5. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
6. Charge refrigerant.