M45x AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2008)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Low-Pressure Flexible Hose and Pipe
Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Flexible Hose and Pipe
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove engine cover.
3. Remove air cleaner case and air duct.
4. Remove cowl top cover.
5. Remove mounting bolt from low-pressure flexible hose bracket.
6. Disconnect one-touch joint between low-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure pipe 1.
a. Set a disconnector (SST: 9253089916) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle front until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle front and disconnect it.
CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of low-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure pipe 1 with suitable material such as vinyl tape to
avoid the entry of air.
7. Remove mounting nut from low-pressure flexible hose (VQ35DE).
CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of compressor and low-pressure flexible hose with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the
entry of air.