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.

Part tightened	N.m	kgf.m	lb-ft
Condenser - Discharge hose	3.9~5.9	0.4~0.6	2.9~4.3
Condenser - Liquid tube	3.9~5.9	0.4~0.6	2.9~4.3
Compressor - Discharge hose	3.9~5.9	0.4~0.6	2.9~4.3
Compressor - Suction hose	3.9~5.9	0.4~0.6	2.9~4.3
Expansion valve - Evaporator	7.8~11.7	0.8~1.2	5.7~8.6

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.