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LOW-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE
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2. Remove the 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. Remove the nut (A) to disconnect the low-pressure flexible hose
(1) from the compressor.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of compressor, low-pressure flexible
hose and high-pressure flexible hose with suitable material
such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
6. Disconnect the low-pressure pipe from the low-pressure flexible hose.
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 low-pressure flexible hose.
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".
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HA-40
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LOW-PRESSURE PIPE
LOW-PRESSURE PIPE
Removal and Installation of Low-Pressure Pipe - K9KINFOID:0000000001404236
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. 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.
7. Disconnect the low-pressure pipe from the low-pressure flexible hose.
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 low-pressure pipe from the clamp.
9. Remove the low-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 recharging refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to HA-22, "
Checking of Refrigerant Leaks".
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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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HA-42
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HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE
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".
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HIGH-PRESSURE PIPE
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HIGH-PRESSURE PIPE
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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HA-46
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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".