Tacoma Extra Cab 2WD L4-2438cc 2.4L DOHC MFI (1997)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Refrigerant Lines
REFRIGERANT LINES REPLACEMENT
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
2. REPLACE FAULTY TUBE OR HOSE
NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
3. TORQUE CONNECTIONS TO SPECIFIED TORQUE
NOTE: Connections should not be torqued tighter than the specified torqued.
Receiver x Liquid tube
Torque: 6.0 N.m (61 kg.cm, 53 in.lb)
Condenser x Discharge tube
Torque: 10 N.m (100 kg.cm, 7 ft.lb)
Condenser x Liquid tube
Torque: 14 N.m (140 kg.cm, 10 ft.lb)
Compressor x Discharge tube
Torque: 10 N.m (100 kg.cm, 7 ft.lb)
Compressor x Suction tube
Torque: 10 N.m (100 kg.cm, 7 ft.lb)
Cooling unit x Liquid tube
Torque: 14 N.m (140 kg.cm, 10 ft.lb)
Cooling unit x Suction tube
Torque: 32 N.m (330 kg.cm, 24 ft.lb)
Expansion valve x Evaporator
Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kg.cm, 48 in.lb)
Suction line
Torque: 32 N.m (330 kg.cm, 24 ft.lb)
Liquid line
Torque: 14 N.m (140 kg.cm, 10 ft.lb)
