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Low-Pressure Flexible A/C Hose

Removal and Installation for Low-pressure Flexible A/C Hose

REMOVAL
1. Remove the front right wheel and tire assembly. Refer to "Rotation".
2. Remove the front right mud guard.
3. Remove the front right splash shield.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".

CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

5. Remove the low-pressure flexible A/C hose. Refer to "Removal and Installation for Low-pressure Flexible A/C Hose".

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to "Components".

CAUTION:
- Replace the O-ring of the low-pressure flexible A/C hose with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it for installation.
- After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.