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	lbf.ft
Condenser - Discharge hose	4.9~7.8	0.5~0.8	3.6~5.8
Condenser - Liquid tube	4.9~7.8	0.5~0.8	3.6~5.8
Compressor - Discharge hose	18.6~27.4	1.9~2.8	13.7~20.2
Compressor - Suction hose	18.6~27.4	1.9~2.8	13.7~20.2
Expansion valve - Evaporator	6.9~10.8	0.7~1.1	5.1~8.0

Evacuate air in refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant.
Specified amount : 420 ± 25g (14.8±0.88 oz.)
Inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.
Inspect A/C operation.