FAQ for A/C Hose Repair
Q: How do you remove the evaporator tube?
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You need to disconnect the negative battery cable, recover the refrigerant and remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Disconnect the evaporator tube from the evaporator, remove the O-ring seal and disconnect the evaporator tube from the condenser. Then remove the O-ring seal and the tube from the clip.
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28/10/2022 Q: What will happen if we choose the wrong torque?
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It may result in loose joints, deformed joint pants, refrigerant leakage, or an inoperative A/C system.
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28/10/2022 Q: How do you install the evaporator tube?
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You need to install the evaporator tube into the clip, coat the new O-ring seal with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil, and install the new O-ring seal. Connect the evaporator tube to the condenser, coat the new O-ring seal with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil, and install the new O-ring seal, the evaporator tube to the evaporator, and the coolant recovery reservoir. Then connect the negative battery cable, charge the system and inspect the system for leaks.
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28/10/2022 Q: What will happen if you choose the wrong torque?
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This will result in loose joints, deformed joint pants, refrigerant leakage, and an inoperative A/C system.
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28/10/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the compressor/condenser hose?
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You need to recover the refrigerant, remove the bolt and disconnect the hose assembly from the top of the compressor. Remove the sealing washers, and disconnect the hose from the accumulator using the J 38042 and the hose from the auxiliary A/C line using the J 38042. Next, you can remove the O-ring seals from the hose and the hose from the clip, disconnect the hose assembly from the condenser, remove the O-ring seal and then cap or plug all the open connections.
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28/10/2022 Q: What should I avoid doing when installing new O-rings that you have lubricated with the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil?
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You can not use polyethylene glycol (PAG) synthetic oil or wipe the threads with a cloth.
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28/10/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the hose assembly?
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The recommended torque is 24 N.m (18 lb-ft).
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28/10/2022 Q: How do you remove the A/C hose?
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You need to recover the refrigerant, and the air cleaner assembly and disconnect the evaporator tube from the auxiliary evaporator hose. Remove the O-ring seal, disconnect the refrigerant hose assembly from the auxiliary compressor hose and remove the O-ring seal and the right front wheelhouse. Next disconnect the auxiliary evaporator hose from the auxiliary evaporator, remove the O-ring seal, and disconnect the auxiliary compressor hose from the auxiliary evaporator. Then you can remove the screws, the hose clips, the auxiliary evaporator hose, and the compressor hose.
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28/10/2022 Q: Why should you immediately seal the pipeline with a cover or tape once you open a refrigerant line to the atmosphere?
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Because it can prevent moisture and dirt.
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28/10/2022 Q: When should you replace the flexible hose line with a new hose?
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When the hose a leak, brittle, or deteriorate we need to replace it.
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