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Repair procedures: Replacement

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  1. Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system.
  2. Replace faulty tube or hose.
    CAUTION: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
  3. Tighten joint of bolt or nut to specified torque.
    CAUTION: Connections should not be torque tighter than the specified torque.
    REFRIGERANT LINE COMPONENTS TIGHTENING TORQUE

    Part tightened N.m Kgf.m lb-ft
    Condenser - Discharge hose 4.9~5.9 0.5~0.6 3.6~4.3
    Condenser - Liquid tube
    Compressor - Discharge hose 4.9~5.9 0.5~0.6 3.6~4.3
    Compressor - Suction hose
    Expansion valve - Evaporator 11.8~14.7 1.2~1.5 8.7~10.9
  4. Evacuate air in refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant.

    Specified amount:  510 ± 25g (17.9 ± 0.88 OZ)

  5. Inspect for leakage of refrigerant.

    Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.

  6. Inspect A/C operation.
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