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Removal and Installation
cautionPerform lubricant return operation before each refrigeration system disassembly. However, if a large amount of refrigerant or lubricant leak is detected, never perform lubricant return operation. Refer to Perform Lubricant Return OperationPerform Lubricant Return Operation.
 
 
REMOVAL
 
 
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFO-1234yf) to discharge the refrigerant. Refer to Recycle Refrigerant.
2. Remove engine under cover and engine under cover front. Refer to Removal and Installation.
3. Drain engine coolant from cooling system. Refer to Draining.
4. Remove front side of front fender protector RH, and then move front fender protector RH to secure work space. Refer to Exploded View.
5. Disconnect reservoir tank hose from reservoir tank.
6. Disconnect refrigerant pressure sensor connector .
: Vehicle front
7. Disconnect low-pressure flexible hose from internal heat exchanger pipe. Refer to Removal and Installation.
8. Remove mounting bolt , and then disconnect high-pressure pipe from Internal heat exchanger pipe.
: Vehicle front
cautionCap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
9. Remove mounting bolt , and then disconnect high-pressure pipe from condenser & liquid tank assembly.
: Vehicle front
cautionCap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and condenser & liquid tank assembly with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
10. Remove high-pressure pipe from clip .
: Vehicle front
11. Remove high-pressure pipe from vehicle upper side.
 
 
INSTALLATION
Note the following items, then install in the reverse order of removal.
caution
  • Replace O-rings and washer seal with new ones. Then apply A/C compressor oil to them when installing.
  • Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. Refer to Leak Test.