Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Inlet Line: Removal
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During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape and other protective materials prior to installation.
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Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the appropriate Recovery procedure in GENERAL PROCEDURES .
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NOTE: The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.
Loosen the clamp and position the air cleaner outlet pipe RH aside.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
- Disconnect the hose.
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NOTE: The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.
Loosen the clamp and remove the RH air cleaner outlet pipe.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
- Remove the A/C compressor inlet line nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
- Remove the A/C compressor inlet line nut, disconnect the fitting and remove the A/C compressor inlet line.
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.