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HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE
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Removal and Installation of High-Pressure Flexible Hose - MR18DE, HR16DE
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REMOVAL
1. Use the recovery/recycling equipment to evacuate the refrigerant. Refer to HA-21, "HFC-134a (R-134a)
Service Procedure".
2. Remove high-pressure flexible hose (1) bolt (A) from condenser
(2).
3. Remove bolt (A), and then remove high-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 of high-pressure flexible hose with a new ones, and apply compressor oil when
installing.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to HA-22, "
Checking of Refrigerant Leaks".
Removal and Installation of High-Pressure Flexible Hose - K9KINFOID:0000000001527623
REMOVAL
1. Use the recovery/recycling equipment to evacuate the refrigerant. Refer to HA-21, "HFC-134a (R-134a)
Service Procedure".
2. Remove engine cover.
3. Remove the front grille. Refer to EXT-19, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Reposition the RH air guide out of the way.
5. Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose from the compressor.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
6. Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose from the condenser.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
7. Remove the high-pressure flexible hose.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
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HIGH-PRESSURE PIPE
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Removal and Installation of High-Pressure Pipe - MR18DE, HR16DEINFOID:0000000001404219
REMOVAL
1. Remove low-pressure flexible hose. Refer to HA-38, "Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Flexible
Hose - MR18DE, HR16DE".
2. Remove high-pressure pipe from the clips.
3. Remove high-pressure pipe bolt (A), and then remove high-
pressure pipe (1) from condenser (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 of high-pressure pipe with a new ones, and apply compressor oil when installing.
When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to HA-22, "
Checking of Refrigerant Leaks".
Removal and Installation of High-Pressure Pipe - K9KINFOID:0000000001527625
REMOVAL
1. Use the recovery/recycling equipment to evacuate the refrigerant. Refer to HA-21, "HFC-134a (R-134a)
Service Procedure".
2. Remove engine cover.
3. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EXT-20, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Reposition the lower dash insulator out of the way.
5. Remove the front grille. Refer to EXT-19, "
Removal and Installation".
6. Reposition the RH air guide out of the way.
1. High-pressure pipe A. High-pressure pipe clips
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HA-44
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HIGH-PRESSURE PIPE
7. Remove bolt (A), and then disconnect the low-pressure pipe (1)
and high-pressure pipe (2) from the expansion valve.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such
as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
8. Disconnect the high-pressure pipe from the condenser.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
9. Remove the upper torque rod. Refer to FSU-9, "
Component".
10. Disconnect the high-pressure pipe from the clips.
11. Remove the high-pressure pipe.
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 charging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to HA-22, "
Checking of Refrigerant Leaks".
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CONDENSER
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CONDENSER
Removal and Installation of Condenser - MR18DE, HR16DEINFOID:0000000001527646
REMOVAL
1. Use the recovery/recycling equipment to evacuate the refrigerant. Refer to HA-21, "HFC-134a (R-134a)
Service Procedure".
2. Remove the three upper headlamp bolts to reposition the headlamps out of the way
3. Remove the radiator core support upper.
4. Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure pipe from condenser.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
5. Disconnect refrigerant pressure sensor connector.
6. Tilt radiator toward rear of vehicle, and then remove condenser
(1) from between radiator and radiator core support upper.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the core surface of condenser and
radiator.
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. Refer to HA-22, "
Checking of Refrigerant Leaks".
Removal and Installation for Condenser - K9KINFOID:0000000001527627
REMOVAL
1. Use the recovery/recycling equipment to evacuate the refrigerant. Refer to HA-21, "HFC-134a (R-134a)
Service Procedure".
2. Remove the air duct (front).
3. Remove the radiator core support finisher.
4. Remove the front grille. Refer to EXT-19, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove the lower splash shield.
6. Remove the radiator core support upper.
7. Disconnect the high-pressure pipe from the condenser.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of con-
taminants.
8. Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose from the condenser.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of con-
taminants.
9. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor connector and remove the refrigerant pressure sensor.
10. Remove the four condenser bolts.
11. Remove the condenser.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the condenser fins
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CONDENSER
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the condenser fins.
Replace O-rings of the high-pressure pipe, high-pressure flexible hose and refrigerant pressure sen-
sor with new ones, and apply compressor oil when installing.
When charging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to HA-22, "
Checking of Refrigerant Leaks".
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AMBIENT SENSOR
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AMBIENT SENSOR
Removal and Installation of Ambient Sensor - MR18DE, HR16DE and K9KINFOID:0000000001696506
NOTE:
Vehicles with automatic A/C systems and manual A/C system with a PTC heater are equipped with a ambient
sensor.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front grille. Refer to EXT-19, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect the ambient sensor connector (1), and then remove
the ambient sensor (2).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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HA-48
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REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR
Removal and Installation of Refrigerant Pressure Sensor - MR18DE, HR16DE
INFOID:0000000001527644
REMOVAL
1. Use the recovery/recycling equipment to evacuate the refrigerant. Refer to HA-21, "HFC-134a (R-134a)
Service Procedure".
2. Disconnect connector, and then remove refrigerant pressure
sensor (1) from condenser (2).
CAUTION:
When working, be careful not to damage the condenser
fins.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace O-rings of refrigerant pressure sensor with a new one, and apply compressor oil when
installing.
When charging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to HA-22, "
Checking of Refrigerant Leaks".
Removal and Installation of Refrigerant Pressure Sensor - K9KINFOID:0000000001527628
REMOVAL
1. Use the recovery/recycling equipment to evacuate the refrigerant. Refer to HA-21, "HFC-134a (R-134a)
Service Procedure".
2. Remove the air duct (front).
3. Remove the radiator core support finisher.
4. Remove the front grille. Refer to EXT-19, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Reposition the LH air guide out of the way.
6. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor connector and
remove the refrigerant pressure sensor (1) from the liquid tank
on the condenser.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the condenser fins.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace the O-ring of the refrigerant pressure sensor with a new one, and apply compressor oil
when installing.
When charging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to HA-22, "
Checking of Refrigerant Leaks".
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EXPANSION VALVE
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EXPANSION VALVE
Removal and Installation of Expansion Valve - MR18DE, HR16DE and K9K
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REMOVAL
1. Use the recovery/recycling equipment to evacuate the refrigerant. Refer to HA-21, "HFC-134a (R-134a)
Service Procedure".
2. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EXT-20, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove lower dash insulator.
4. Disconnect low-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure pipe from evaporator. Refer to HA-27, "
Compo-
nent".
5. Remove expansion valve bolts (A), and then remove expansion
valve (1).
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 of evaporator with new ones, and apply compressor oil when installing.
When charging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to HA-22, "
Checking of Refrigerant Leaks".
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