Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Removal And Installation For Front Low-Pressure Flexible A/C Hose
LOW-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE
Removal and Installation for Front Low-Pressure Flexible A/C Hose
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front right wheel and tire assembly. Refer to See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair/Rotation.
2. Remove the front right mud guard.
3. Remove the front right splash shield.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigeration System.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
5. Remove the front low-pressure flexible A/C hose. Refer to See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Description and Operation/Automatic Air
Conditioner/Refrigeration System/Component.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Refer to See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Description and Operation/Automatic Air
Conditioner/Refrigeration System/Component.
CAUTION:
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Replace the O-ring of the front low-pressure flexible A/C hose with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it for installation.
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After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.