Repair Procedures: Removal

[Suction & Liquid tube assembly] 

1. If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut the engine off.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
3. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
4. Remove the engine cover (A).

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5. Remove the bolts and the expansion valve (A) from the evaporator core.

   Tightening torque: 

   8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

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6. After loosening the mounting nut, remove the suction line (A).

   Tightening torque: 

   8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

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7. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer connector (A).

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8. Remove the engine room under cover.

   G 2.0 MPI NU (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER  ") 

   1.6 DOHC D-CVVT MPI (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER  ") 

9. Remove the bolts, then disconnect the suction line (A) from the compressor.

   Tightening torque: 

   21.6 - 32.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.3 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.9 lb.ft)

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10. Support the jack on the edge of the oil pan.

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11. After loosening the mounting bolt and nuts, remove the engine mounting support bracket (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    58.8 - 73.5 N.m (6.0 - 7.5 kgf.m, 43.4 - 54.2 lb.ft)

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12. Loosen the bracket mounting bolt (B) from suctions liquid assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf.m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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13. Remove the refrigerant line assembly to the upper of engine room.

[Discharge tube assembly] 

1. If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut the engine off.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
3. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery charging station.
4. After loosening the mounting nut, remove the discharge line (A).

   Tightening torque: 

   8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

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5. After loosening the mounting nut, remove the discharge tube assembly (A).

   Tightening torque: 

   21.6 - 32.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.3 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.9 lb.ft)

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