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Refrigerant Line: Replacement

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  1. Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system (see REFRIGERANT RECOVERY ).
  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 torqued tighter than the specified torque.
  4. Evacuate air in refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant (see SYSTEM EVACUATION & SYSTEM CHARGING ).

    Specified amount: 510 +/- 25g

  5. Inspect for leakage of refrigerant. Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant (INSPECT FOR LEAKAGE OF REFRIGERANT ).
  6. 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