FX45 AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2006)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Low-Pressure Flexible Hose
Removal and Installation of Low-pressure Flexible Hose
REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove the air cleaner case and air duct. Refer to "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" (VQ35DE) or "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT"
(VK45DE).
3. Remove low-pressure flexible hose bracket mounting bolt.
4. Disconnect one-touch joint between low-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure pipe 1.
a. Set a disconnector (SST: 9253089916) on A/C piping.
b. Slide a disconnector toward vehicle front until it clicks.
c. Slide A/C piping toward vehicle front and disconnect it.
CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
5. Remove mounting nut from low-pressure flexible hose.