REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Remove the battery.

2.  Remove the fresh-air duct and air cleaner. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP].)

3.  Remove the windshield washer tank. (R.H.D.) (See WINDSHIELD WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the PCM. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [13B-MSP].)

5.  Remove the EPS control module. (See EPS CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Remove the front suspension tower bar. (MT) (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MT].)

7.  Remove the bracket.

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8.  Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)

9.  Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

10.  Do not allow remaining compressor oil in the piping and connecting parts to spill, and remove in the order indicated in the table.

Caution

•  If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.

L.H.D.

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R.H.D.

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1	Cooler pipe No.2 (See Refrigerant Line Removal Note.) (See Refrigerant Line Installation Note.)
2	Cooler pipe No.1 (See Refrigerant Line Removal Note.) (See Refrigerant Line Installation Note.)
3	Cooler hose (LO) (See Refrigerant Line Removal Note.) (See Refrigerant Line Installation Note.)
4	Cooler hose (HI) (See Refrigerant Line Removal Note.) (See Refrigerant Line Installation Note.)

11.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

12.  Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST.)

Refrigerant Line Removal Note

Block joint type

1.  Disconnect the block joint type pipes by grasping the female side of the block with pliers or similar tool and holding firmly, and then remove the connection bolt or nut.

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Quick joint type

1.  Install the SST (49 N061 0A0) to the arrow side of the clamp.

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2.  Push the SST (49 N061 0A0) with your thumb until it snaps into the clamp.

Caution

•  Excessive force to the SST (49 N061 0A0) may damage the clamp. Be careful not to press hard when inserting the SST (49 N061 0A0) into the clamp.

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3.  Raise the stopper, and pull the SST (49 N061 0A0) from the piping.

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4.  Remove the SST (49 N061 0A0) from the clamp.

Caution

•  Be careful not to bend the SST (49 N061 0A0) needle when removing the clamp. If the SST (49 N061 0A0) needle is bent, the clamp can not be opened.

Refrigerant Line Installation Note

1.  Apply compressor oil to the O-ring joints.

2.  Tighten the piping joints.

Block joint type

1.  Temporarily tighten the joint bolt by hand.

2.  Connect the block joint type pipes by grasping the female side of the block with pliers or similar tool and holding firmly, and then tighten the connection bolt or nut with a torque wrench.

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