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Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Condenser to Evaporator Line

CONDENSER TO EVAPORATOR LINE

Removal and Installation

NOTE:  Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there is physical evidence of
system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Disconnect the evaporator inlet fitting.

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Discard the O-ring seals.

3. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.

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Discard the O-ring seal.

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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Install new O-ring seals.

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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

5. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.

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