Escalade V8-5.7L VIN R (2000)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service Precautions
A/C Suction Hose/Line
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Ensure that the metal lines do not exhibit the following conditions.
This will prevent the loss of system capacity due to line restriction:
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Dents
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kinks
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Do not bend the flexible hose line to a radius of less that 4 times the diameter of the hose.
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Do not allow the flexible hose line to come within a distance of 63.5 mm (2 1/2 in) of the exhaust manifold.
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Inspect the flexible hose lines regularly. Replace the flexible hose line with new hose if one of the following conditions exist:
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Leaks
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Brittleness
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Deterioration
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Proper O-Ring Installation
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Improper O-Ring Installation
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Before disconnecting any fitting in the refrigeration system, discharge all of the Refrigerant-134a. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
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Once you open a refrigerant line to the atmosphere, cap or tape the line immediately. This will prevent any of the following items from entering the
line:
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Moisture
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Dirt