Repair procedures: Replacement

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Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system.
Replace faulty tube or hose.
CAUTION: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.

Tighten joint of bolt or nut to specified torque.

CAUTION: Connections should not be torque tighter than the specified torque.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Part tightened	N.m	Kgf.m	lbf.ft
Condenser - Discharge hose	4.9~7.8	0.5~0.8	3.6~5.7
Condenser - Liquid tube	4.9~7.8	0.5~0.8	3.6~5.7
Compressor - Discharge hose	19.6~24.5	2.0~2.5	14.4~18.0
Compressor - Suction hose	19.6~24.5	2.0~2.5	14.4~18.0
Expansion valve - Evaporator	11.8~14.7	1.2~1.5	8.7~10.9

Evacuate air in refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant.
Specified amount

Front only : 600 ± 25g (21.1 ± 0.88 oz.)

Front & Rear : 750 ± 25g (26.4 ± 0.88 oz.)
Inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.
Inspect A/C operation.