REFRIGERANT LINE INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

  1. INSTALL PIPING CLAMP (for Sedan)

    1. Remove the vinyl tape from the open ends of the suction pipe sub-assembly and suction hose sub-assembly.

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      *1

      Suction Hose Sub-assembly

      *2

      Piping Clamp

      *a

      Groove

      Install a new piping clamp onto the suction hose sub-assembly.

      Note:
      • Securely engage the inside step of the piping clamp in the suction hose sub-assembly groove.

      • Do not widen the opening of the piping clamp more than the diameter of the suction hose sub-assembly when installing it.

      • Do not install the piping clamp with the large diameter section in the wrong direction.

    3. Thoroughly coat 2 new O-rings and the contact surface of the suction hose sub-assembly with compressor oil.

      Compressor Oil

      ND-OIL 8 or equivalent

    4. Install the 2 O-rings onto the suction hose sub-assembly.

      Note:

      Do not let foreign matter adhere to the O-rings or O-ring seals.

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      *a

      Large Diameter Section of Piping Clamp

      *b

      Alignment Mark

      Engage the suction pipe sub-assembly and suction hose sub-assembly by matching the alignment marks.

      Note:

      Engage the parts by holding the pipe, not the piping clamp.

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      *a

      Large Diameter Section of Piping Clamp

      Securely insert the piping clamp to the point where the large diameter section of the piping clamp is covered by the suction pipe sub-assembly.

      Tip:
      • When inserting, make sure that a click sound is heard.

      • Check that the suction hose sub-assembly is securely inserted by pulling it.

  2. CHARGE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT

  3. WARM UP ENGINE

  4. INSPECT FOR REFRIGERANT LEAK