G35 Sedan 2WD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2005)
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 engine cover. Refer to "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR".
3. Remove air cleaner assembly, air hose and air duct. Refer to "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT".
4. Remove mounting bolt from low-pressure flexible hose bracket.
5. Disconnect one-touch joint between low-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure pipe 1.
a. Set a disconnector (92530-89916) 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.
6. Remove mounting nuts from low-pressure flexible hose. (Compressor side)
CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
7. Remove low-pressure flexible hose.
INSTALLATION
Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: