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Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair

Flexible Hose

CAUTION:
With the following cautions, replace flexible hoses with new ones if they are damaged or swollen.
- The flexible hoses should be free from twists and tension after they have been connected.
- The flexible hoses must not be bent or twisted forcibly.

1. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
2. Discharge refrigerant using refrigerant recovery system.
3. Remove low-pressure hose (A):

CAUTION: Plug the opening to prevent foreign matter from getting in.

1. Remove hose attaching bolts (C).
2. Remove hose clip.
3. Remove the hose assembly from evaporator unit.
4. Disconnect the low-pressure hose from the hose assembly.




4. Remove high-pressure hose (B):

CAUTION: Plug the opening to prevent foreign matter from getting in.

Disconnect hose attaching bolt (D).

5. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
6. Charge refrigerant.
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