9-5 Linear (9600) L4-2.3L Turbo (2.3t) (2004)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Compressor Low-Pressure Pipe
Compressor Low-pressure Pipe (4-cyl Petrol)
The compressor's low-pressure pipe runs from the expansion valve via a joint to the compressor.
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to contaminate the expansion valve.
To remove
1. Raise the car.
2. Remove the Bumper shell, front.
3. Drain the refrigerant from the A/C system.
4. Detach the inlet hose with mass air flow sensor without unplugging the contact and place it to one side.
5. Remove the heat shield from the exhaust manifold.
6. Remove and move away the by-pass pipe including the valve.
7. Unplug the radiator fan connectors on the fan cowling. Undo the hose clamps holding the hose to the coolant expansion tank.