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Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair

REFRIGERANT LINES REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3 WITH TC]
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)
3. Remove the P/S fluid reserve tank.
4. Remove the coolant reserve tank.
5. Remove the splash shield.
6. Remove the charge air cooler cover.
7. Remove the insulator.




8. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.

CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.

9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. Refrigerant System Performance Test (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST.)