Pathfinder 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2006)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Manual Air Conditioner
High-Pressure Flexible A/C Hose
Removal and Installation for High-pressure Flexible A/C Hose
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front left wheel and tire assembly. Refer to "Rotation".
2. Remove the front left mud guard.
3. Remove the front left splash shield.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
5. Remove the high-pressure flexible A/C hose.
CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to "Components".
CAUTION:
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Replace the O-ring of the high-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.
High-Pressure A/C Pipe
Removal and Installation for High-pressure A/C Pipe
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front right wheel and tire assembly. Refer to "Rotation".
2. Remove the front right mud guard.
3. Remove the front right splash shield.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
5. Remove the low pressure A/C pipe.
6. Remove the high-pressure A/C pipe. Refer to "Components".
CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to "Components".
CAUTION:
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Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure A/C pipe with a new one, then apply compressor oil to it for installation.
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After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
Low-Pressure Flexible A/C Hose
Removal and Installation for Low-pressure Flexible A/C Hose
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front right wheel and tire assembly. Refer to "Rotation".
2. Remove the front right mud guard.
3. Remove the front right splash shield.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure".
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 low-pressure flexible A/C hose.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to "Components".
CAUTION: