Refrigerant Line

Refrigerant Line

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Discharge and recover refrigerant.
- Refer to Refrigerant Recovery.

3. Remove radiator grille.
4. Remove clip and clamp.
5. Disconnect liquid line (High-pressure pipe).
6. Disconnect suction line (Low-pressure pipe) using a back-up wrench.
7. Disconnect suction line (Low-pressure hose) using a back-up wrench.
8. Disconnect discharge line (High-pressure hose) using a back-up wrench.
- Use a backup wrench when disconnecting and reconnecting the refrigerant lines.
- When removing the refrigerant line connecting part, the connecting part should immediately be plugged or capped to prevent foreign matter from being mixed into the line.

Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following point:

1. O-rings cannot be reused. Always replace with new ones.
2. Be sure to apply new compressor oil to the O-rings when connecting lines.
3. Tighten the refrigerant line to the specified torque.
Refer to Main Data and Specifications for Torque Specifications.