Refrigerant Line: Replacement
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- Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system (see REFRIGERANT RECOVERY ).
- 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 torqueCAUTION: Connections should not be torqued tighter than the specified torque.
- Evacuate air in refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant (see SYSTEM EVACUATION
& SYSTEM CHARGING
).
Specified amount: 510 +/- 25g
- Inspect for leakage of refrigerant. Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant (INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT ).
- Inspect A/C operation.TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Part tightened N.m kgf.cm lbf.ft Condenser x Discharge hose 5~7 50 ~ 70 3.7 ~ 5.2 Condenser x Liquid tube 5~7 50 ~ 70 3.7 ~ 5.2 Compressor x Discharge hose 5~7 50 ~ 70 3.7 ~ 5.2 Compressor x Suction hose 5~7 50 ~ 70 3.7 ~ 5.2 Expansion valve x Evaporator 5~7 50 ~ 70 3.7 ~ 5.2