240SX Coupe L4-24L (KA24DE) (1997) - HVAC Hose/Line - TSB 98-057 - A/C Cooling Issue
B.
Tighten the connection between the low hose and the low pressure pipe (from the evaporator) to 25 - 34 Nm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb).
6.
Install the support bracket (supplied in the kit) as follows:
A.
Loosely install the support bracket to the low A/C hose (do not tighten the support bracket pinch bolt at this time) (see Figure 1).
B.
Insert the slotted end of the support bracket between the upper front compressor mounting bolt and the compressor mounting boss (see
Figure 1).
C.
Tighten upper front compressor mounting bolt to specification (see Figure 1).
D.
Tighten the support bracket pinch bolt to specification (see Figure 1).
7.
Evacuate and recharge the vehicle's A/C system with 0.60 - 0.70 kg (1.32 - 1.54 lb) of HFC-134a refrigerant (refer to pages HA-63 and HA-64 of
the 1997 240SX Service Manual for the A/C evacuation and recharge procedure).
8.
Conduct a leak test to ensure there are no refrigerant leaks (refer to pages HA-68 and HA-69 of the 1997 240SX Service Manual for the leak check
procedure).
9.
Check A/C performance (refer to page HA-34 of the 1997 240SX Service Manual for the A/C performance check procedure).
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