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Replacement
1. | Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system.
2. | Replace faulty tube or hose.
Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
3. | Tighten joint of bolt or nut to specified torque.
Connections should not be torque tighter than the specified torque.
Part tightened | N.m | Kgf.m | lb-ft
Condenser - Discharge hose | 4.9~5.9 | 0.5~0.6 | 3.6~4.3
Condenser - Liquid tube
Compressor - Discharge hose | 4.9~5.9 | 0.5~0.6 | 3.6~4.3
Compressor - Suction hose
Expansion valve - Evaporator | 11.8~14.7 | 1.2~1.5 | 8.7~10.9
4. | Evacuate air in refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant.
Specified amount : 510 ± 25g (17.9 ± 0.88 OZ)
5. | Inspect for leakage of refrigerant. Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant.
6. | Inspect A/C operation.