LOW-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE: Removal and Installation: Removal

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Remove hoodledge cover LH. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
Remove air cleaner case (bank 1). Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
Remove mounting bolt (A) from low-pressure flexible hose bracket (1).

Fig 1: Locating Mounting Bolt, Bracket And Disconnecting One Touch Joint Between Low Pressure Flexible Hose And Low Pressure Pipe 2
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Disconnect one-touch joint between low-pressure flexible hose (2) and low-pressure pipe 2 (3) with disconnector (B) (SST: 9253089916).
CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
Remove mounting nut (A), and then remove low-pressure flexible hose (1).
CAUTION: Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and compressor with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

Fig 2: Locating Low Pressure Flexible Hose And Mounting Nut
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