Refrigerant Line From A/C Compressor To Expansion Valve, Removing And Installing: Removing

Immediately seal off any open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set:VAS 6122 .

-- Refer to the appropriate Service information .

-- Remove the heater and A/C unit air intake housing. Refer to Heater and A/C Unit Air Intake Housing, Removing and Installing .

-- Loosen the coolant expansion tank and move to the side. Refer to COOLANT EXPANSION TANK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

Danger of frostbite due to refrigerant coming out under pressure.

Frostbite on the skin and other parts of the body is possible.

- Wear safety gloves.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Evacuate or drain refrigerant and open the refrigerant circuit immediately.

- If more than 10 minutes have elapsed since evacuating or draining the refrigerant and the refrigerant circuit was not opened, evacuate or drain the refrigerant again. Pressure develops in the refrigerant circuit due to evaporation.

-- Remove the refrigerant line bolt -3- from the A/C compressor to the expansion valve.

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-- Remove the bolts -3-.

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-- Remove the refrigerant line -2-.

-- Disconnect the connector -5-.

-- Loosen the refrigerant line -1- from the bracket -4-.

-- Remove the bolt -2-.

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-- Remove the refrigerant line -1-.

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