Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair

Flexible Hose

REMOVAL

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.

INSTALLATION

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. Charge refrigerant.