REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

   for HFC-134a (R134a):

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   for HFO-1234yf (R1234yf):

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2. REMOVE PIPING CLAMP (for Low Pressure)

   
   

   1. w/o Sub-cool Accelerator

      
      

      1. While pressing the end of the suction hose sub-assembly into the end of the suction pipe sub-assembly, use pliers to squeeze together both sides of the piping clamp until it breaks apart.

         

         *1	Suction Pipe Sub-assembly	*2	Suction Hose Sub-assembly
         *3	Piping Clamp	-	-
         *a	Press In	-	-

         Note

         
         

         • If any foreign matter is adhered to the connecting parts, brush it off or use compressed air to remove it.

         • Make sure that fragments of the piping clamp do not enter the piping.

      2. Separate the suction hose sub-assembly.

         Note

         Clean off any foreign matter on and near the ends of the suction hose sub-assembly and suction pipe sub-assembly.

      3. Remove the 2 O-rings from the suction hose sub-assembly.

         Note

         Wrap the open ends of the separated suction pipe sub-assembly and suction hose sub-assembly with vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

      4. Remove the piping clamp.

   2. w/ Sub-cool Accelerator

      
      

      1. While pressing the end of the suction hose sub-assembly into the end of the No. 2 air conditioner tube and accessory assembly, use pliers to squeeze together both sides of the piping clamp until it breaks apart.

         

         *1	No. 2 Air Conditioner Tube and Accessory Assembly	*2	Suction Hose Sub-assembly
         *3	Piping Clamp	-	-
         *a	Press In	-	-

         Note

         
         

         • If any foreign matter is adhered to the connecting parts, brush it off or use compressed air to remove it.

         • Make sure that fragments of the piping clamp do not enter the piping.

      2. Separate the suction hose sub-assembly.

         Note

         Clean off any foreign matter on and near the ends of the suction hose sub-assembly and No. 2 air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

      3. Remove the 2 O-rings from the suction hose sub-assembly.

         Note

         Wrap the open ends of the separated No. 2 air conditioner tube and accessory assembly and suction hose sub-assembly with vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

      4. Remove the piping clamp.

3. REMOVE PIPING CLAMP (for High Pressure)

   
   
   1. 

      *1	Air Conditioner Tube and Accessory Assembly
      *2	No. 2 Air Conditioner Tube and Accessory Assembly

      Install SST to the piping clamp as shown in the illustration.

      SST

      09870-00025

   2. 

      *a

      Push in

      Hold the No. 2 air conditioner tube and accessory assembly and air conditioner tube and accessory assembly with each hand and push in SST with both thumbs.

      Note

      Do not apply excessive force to the No. 2 air conditioner tube and accessory assembly or air conditioner tube and accessory assembly as they may bend.

   3. 

      *1	No. 2 Air Conditioner Tube and Accessory Assembly
      *a	Stopper
      *b	Pull off

      Raise the stopper of SST and remove SST and the piping clamp together from the No. 2 air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

   4. Remove the piping clamp from SST.

   5. Remove the No. 2 air conditioner tube and accessory assembly from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

   6. Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.