Repair Procedures: Removal
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WARNING:
- When working on the high voltage system, the work should be performed by technicians who have completed the relevant training. A lack of understanding of the high voltage system can lead to serious accidents due to electric shock or short circuit.
- When working on the high voltage system or related components, be sure to observe and be aware of the "Safety Precautions, Cautions and Warnings". If not, it may cause serious accidents due to electric shock or short circuit.
- When working on the high voltage system, make sure to check the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and high voltage shut-off procedure.
- 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.
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "AUXILIARY BATTERY ")
- Remove the air cleaner.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
- Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
- Remove the chiller.
(Refer to Air Conditioning System - "CHILLER ")
- Remove the expansion valve (A) from the evaporator core after removing the mounting bolt.
Tightening torque:
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)
CAUTION: Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination. - Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE ROOM UNDER COVER ")
- Separate the line by removing the suction line (A), discharge line (B) mounting bolt of the compressor.
Tightening torque:
19.6 - 39.2 N.m (2.0 - 4.0 kgf.m, 14.4 - 28.9 lb-ft)
CAUTION: Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination. - Remove the suction And Liquid tube assembly (A) by removing the mounting bolts.