Exploded View

1. A/C unit assembly 2. O-ring
3. High-pressure pipe
4. Condenser
5. Low-pressure flexible hose 6. O-ring
7. Compressor
8. O-ring
9. High-pressure flexible hose

: Do not reuse
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High-pressure flexible hose : Removal and Installation

CAUTION:
Perform lubricant return operation before each refrigeration system disassembly. However, if a large amount of refrigerant or lubricant is detected, never perform lubricant return operation. Refer to HA- 23, "Perform Lubricant Return Operation

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REMOVAL

1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-21, "Recycle Refrigerant".

2. Remove mounting bolt (A), and then disconnect high-pressure flexible hose from condenser.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and condenser with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

3. Remove mounting bolt (A), and then disconnect high-pressure flexible hose from compressor.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and compressor with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

4. Remove high-pressure flexible hose from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
• Replace O-rings with new ones. Then apply compressor oil to them when installing.

• Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. Refer to HA-19, "Leak Test".

Low-pressure flexible hose : Removal and Installation

CAUTION:
Perform lubricant return operation before each refrigeration system disassembly. However, if a large amount of refrigerant or lubricant is detected, never perform lubricant return operation. Refer to HA- 23, "Perform Lubricant Return Operation".

REMOVAL

1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-21, "Recycle Refrigerant".

2. Remove air duct. Refer to EM-161, "Removal and Installation".

3. Remove low-pressure flexible hose (1) mounting bolt (A), and nut (B).

4. Remove plastic nut, and then move lower dash insulator aside.

: Plastic nut

5. Remove mounting bolt (A), and then disconnect low-pressure flexible hose (1) and high-pressure pipe (2) from expansion valve. Refer to HA-56, "EXPANSION VALVE : Removal and Installation".

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and expansion valve with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

6. Remove mounting bolt (A), and then remove low-pressure flexible hose (1) from compressor.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and compressor with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
• Replace O-rings with new ones. Then apply compressor oil to them when installing.

• Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. Refer to HA-19, "Leak Test".

High-pressure pipe : Removal and Installation

CAUTION:
Perform lubricant return operation before each refrigeration system disassembly. However, if a large amount of refrigerant or lubricant is detected, never perform lubricant return operation. Refer to HA- 23, "Perform Lubricant Return Operation".

REMOVAL

1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant. Refer to HA-21, "Recycle Refrigerant".

2. Remove air duct. Refer to EM-161, "Removal and Installation".

3. Remove low-pressure flexible hose (1) mounting bolt (A), and nut (B).

4. Remove plastic nut, and then move lower dash insulator aside.

: Plastic nut

5. Remove mounting bolt (A), and then disconnect low-pressure flexible hose (1) and high-pressure pipe (2) from expansion valve. Refer to HA-56, "EXPANSION VALVE : Removal and Installation".

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and expansion valve with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

6. Remove mounting bolt (A), and then disconnect high-pressure pipe from condenser.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and condenser with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

7. Remove mounting bolt (A), and then remove ground wire (1) from engine unit.

8. Remove high-pressure pipe (2) fixing clips (B), and then remove high-pressure pipe.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
• Replace O-rings with new ones. Then apply compressor oil to them when installing.

• Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. Refer to HA-19, "Leak Test".