Xterra 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Removal And Installation For Front High-Pressure Flexible A/C Hose
HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE
Removal and Installation for Front High-pressure Flexible A/C Hose
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front left wheel and tire assembly. Refer to See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair/Rotation.
2. Remove the front left mud guard.
3. Remove the front left splash shield.
4. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to See: Fluids/Refrigerant/Service and Repair.
5. Remove the front high-pressure flexible A/C hose. Refer to See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Description and Operation/Refrigeration
System/Component.
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 See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Description and Operation/Refrigeration
System/Component.
CAUTION:
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Replace the O-ring of the front 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.