M45 V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2006)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Automatic Air Conditioner
High-Pressure Flexible Hose
Removal and Installation of High-pressure Flexible Hose
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove engine cover.
3. Remove air cleaner and air duct.
4. Remove mounting bolt for high-pressure flexible hose bracket.
5. Disconnect one-touch joint between high-pressure flexible hose and condenser.
a. Set a disconnector (92530-89912) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector backward until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping backward and disconnect it.
CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
6. Remove low-pressure pipe (VK45DE). Refer to "Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Flexible Hose and Pipe".