Q45 V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2002)
5. Remove the vehicle harness from the clip.
6. Remove the low-pressure flexible hose and high-pressure flexible hose.
7. Remove the front grille, battery, battery tray and radiator mounting bracket.
8. Slide the radiator assembly to the right side of vehicle.
9. Remove mounting bolt from the high-pressure pipe.
10. Remove clips from the high-pressure pipe, then remove high-pressure pipe.
CAUTION: Cap or wrap the open ends of the pipe with a suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. Note the following.
CAUTION: Replace high-pressure pipe O-ring with a new one. Apply compressor oil prior to installation.
When pouring refrigerant, check for leaks.
Bolts securing the high-pressure pipe (condenser side, evaporator side)
Tightening torque : .............................................................................................................................................................. 2.9 - 5.9 N-m (0.29 - 0.6 kg.m)
Low-Pressure Flexible Hose
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure flexible hose
REMOVAL
1. Remove the master cylinder cover, ABS unit cover and airflow meter cover.
2. Using the recycling and recovery machine (for HFC134a), drain the refrigerant.
3. Drain the coolant from cooling system, and disconnect two heater hoses.
4. Remove the strut tower bar, air cleaner assembly, air duct and air inlet pipe.