Nubira SX Hatchback L4-2.0L DOHC D-TEC MFI (1999)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Hose
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge and recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the air cleaner housing assembly mounting screws.
4. Remove the air cleaner housing.
5. Remove the retaining nut from the hose connecting block and disconnect the A/C hose assembly connector block at the top rear of the compressor.
Discard the sealing washers.
6. Cap all of the openings to prevent contamination.
7. Remove the suction hose support clamp bolt and the clamp along the left side of the engine compartment fender well.
8. Remove the suction hose support clamp nut and the clamp on the left side strut tower.
9. Remove the evaporator flange connecting block retaining nut and disconnect the A/C suction hose at the bulkhead evaporator flange connecting
block. Discard the O-ring seal.
10. Remove the A/C suction hose.
11. Cap the opening to the evaporator flange to prevent contamination.
Installation Procedure
