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Repair procedures: Replacement

  1. Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system.
  2. Replace faulty tube or hose.
    CAUTION:
    • Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
  3. Tighten joint of bolt or nut to specified torque
    CAUTION:
    • Connections should not be torqued tighter than the specified torque.
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION

    Part tightened N.m Kgf.m lbf.ft
    Condenser - Discharge hose 4.9 ~ 5.8 0.5 ~ 0.6 3.6 ~ 4.3
    Condenser - Liquid tube
    Compressor - Discharge hose 8 ~ 12 0.8 ~ 1.2 5.8 ~ 8.7
    Compressor - Suction hose
    Expansion valve - Evaporator 11.7 ~ 14.7 1.2 ~ 1.5 8.6 ~ 10.8
  4. Evacuate the system and charge system with refrigerant.

    Specified amount:  550 ± 25g (19.4 ± 0.88 oz.)

  5. Inspect for leakage of refrigerant.

    Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.

  6. Inspect A/C operation.
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