Refrigerant Line

Components and Component Location

Components

[Isometric View]

1. Front Suction and Liquid Line Assembly

[Top View]

1. Front Suction and Liquid Line Assembly

Repair Procedures

Replacement

[Front Suction and Liquid Line Assembly]

1. 1
   If equipped with a compressor, the A/C operates for several minutes at idle, and then the engine stops.
2. 2
   Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
3. 3
   Recover the refrigerant using a recovery/recharging station.
4. 4
   Remove the engine cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Cover")
5. 5
   Loosen the nut and remove the expansion valve cover (A).

   Tightening torque: 8.8–13.7 N·m

   

6. 6
   Loosen the mounting bolts and separate the expansion valve (A) from the evaporator core.

   Tightening torque: 8.8–13.7 N·m

   

7. 7
   Loosen the mounting nuts and separate the suction line (A) and liquid line (B).

   Tightening torque: 19.6–24 N·m

   

8. 8
   Press the locking pin and disconnect the APT (A/C pressure transducer) connector (A).

   

9. 9
   Remove the engine room cover. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Cover")
10. 10
    Remove the engine mounting bracket. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Mounting")
11. 11
    Disconnect the compressor suction line (A) and discharge line (B) by removing the nuts and separating the lines.

    Tightening torque: 20.9–31 N·m

    Be careful not to damage the underbody components (floor cover, fuel filter, fuel tank and canister) when lifting the vehicle on a lift. (Refer to General Information - "Jacking and Lifting Points")

    

12. 12
    Remove the bolts, nuts and the engine compartment undercover. [RH] (A).

    Tightening torque: 8.8–13.7 N·m

    

13. 13
    Remove the refrigerant line nuts and the bracket bolt. Tightening torque: Nut: 8.8–13.7 N·m Bolt: 7.8–11.8 N·m

    

14. 14
    Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the front suction and liquid line assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 7.8–11.8 N·m

    

15. 15
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to prevent moisture and dust from entering. Tighten the bolt or nut to the specified torque. Check for refrigerant leaks using a gas leak detector. Evacuate the air from the cooling system and recharge the system with refrigerant.

[Rear Suction and Liquid Line Assembly]

1. 1
   If equipped with a compressor, the A/C operates for several minutes at idle, and then the engine stops.
2. 2
   Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
3. 3
   Recover the refrigerant using a recovery/recharging station.
4. 4
   Remove the rear wheel guard cover [RH]. (Refer to Body - "Rear Wheel Guard Cover")
5. 5
   Loosen the mounting nuts and separate the suction line and discharge line (A).

   Tightening torque: 19.6–24 N·m

   

6. 6
   Remove the bolts, nuts and the engine compartment undercover. [RH] (A).

   Tightening torque: 8.8–13.7 N·m

   

7. 7
   Remove the refrigerant line mounting nuts.

   Tightening torque: 8.8–13.7 N·m

   

8. 8
   Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the rear suction and liquid line assembly (A).

   Tightening torque: 7.8–11.8 N·m

   

9. 9
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to prevent moisture and dust from entering. Tighten the bolt or nut to the specified torque. Check for refrigerant leaks using a gas leak detector. Evacuate the air from the cooling system and recharge the system with refrigerant.