Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system.
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 torque.

CAUTION: Connections should not be torque tighter than the specified torque.

HOSE, TUBE & EXPANSION VALVE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Part tightened	N.m	kgf.m	lb-ft
Condenser - Discharge hose	4.9 ~ 5.9	0.5 ~ 0.6	3.6 ~ 4.3
Condenser - Liquid tube	4.9 ~ 5.9	0.5 ~ 0.6	3.6 ~ 4.3
Compressor - Discharge hose	4.9 ~ 5.9	0.5 ~ 0.6	3.6 ~ 4.3
Compressor - Suction hose	4.9 ~ 5.9	0.5 ~ 0.6	3.6 ~ 4.3
Expansion valve - Evaporator	11.8 ~ 14.7	1.2 ~ 1.5	8.7 ~ 10.9

Evacuate air in refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant.
Specified amount: 550 ± 25g (19.4 ± 0.88 oz.)
Inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.
Inspect A/C operation.