CX-9 AWD V6-3.7L (2008)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
REFRIGERANT LINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING.)
3. Drain the engine coolant.
4. Remove the following parts:
1. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
2. Cowl grille.
3. Windshield wiper motor.
4. Cowl panel.
5. Air cleaner and fresh air duct component.
6. Cooling fan component.
5. Disconnect the ATF oil cooler hose from the radiator.
6. Remove the radiator.
7. Remove the condenser.
8. Remove the coolant reserve tank retaining bolts and move the coolant reserve tank.
9. Remove the power steering oil pump retaining bolt and nut and move the power steering oil pump.
10. Do not allow remaining compressor oil in the piping and connecting parts to spill, and remove in the order indicated in the table.
CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise or other
malfunction could occur. Always plug open fittings immediately after removing any refrigeration cycle parts.