Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair

Flexible Hose

Removal and Installation

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 the hose assembly from evaporator unit.
3. Disconnect the low-pressure hose (A) from the hose assembly (E).

4. Remove high-pressure hose (B):

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




1. Remove hose attaching bolt (D).
2. Remove high-pressure hose (B).

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Charge refrigerant.