Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair

Flexible Hose

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION




1. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2. Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.
3. Remove low-pressure 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.
1. Remove hose attaching bolts.
2. Remove hose clip.

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

3. Disconnect the connector at evaporator unit.




4. Remove high-pressure 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.
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.