Pipes/Hoses, Replacing: Pipes/hoses: Removal

Common operations

First read Before starting work on the compressor or magnetic clutch compressor
Disconnect the battery negative lead. See Battery, replacing
Drain the refrigerant from the system. See Refrigerant, draining
Remove the engine stabilizer brace in the engine compartment. For 5 cylinder engines see Replacing cross stay/upper torque rod
Remove the engine stabilizer brace in the engine compartment. For 6 cylinder engines see Replacing cross stay/upper torque rod

Fig 1: Identifying Servo Oil Reservoir And Expansion Tank

GLL102969

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Remove:

the servo oil reservoir: Place it on top of the engine
the hose from the expansion tank. Clamp the hose with pliers
the switch for the level sensor
the switch at the cable duct
the expansion tank: Place it on top of the engine.

Fig 2: Identifying Intake Air Pipe For Control Module Box

GLL105144

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Remove:

the intake air pipe for the control module box
the outlet air pipe to the firewall from the control module box.

Fig 3: Identifying Refrigerant Pipe Clamp On Side Member

GLL105148

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Open the clamp for the refrigerant pipe on the side member.

Fig 4: Heat Shield For TXV Valve

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Remove the heat shield. See Replacing the heat shield for the thermostatic expansion valve .

Fig 5: Identifying Locking Bracket For Refrigerant Pipes

GLL105162

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Remove the screw and the pipe holder that secure the refrigerant pipe to the expansion valve.

Detach the pipes from the expansion valve. Carefully pull the pipe holder backward.

Fig 6: Identifying Expansion Valve Pipes

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Slacken off the pipe lock on the pipe holder. Remove the lock and the holder.