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Pipe - Low Pressure - Charge Port (Remove and Replace)
Correction Code 18204302
Removal
- Recover refrigerant from the vehicle. See A/C Refrigerant Recovery and Recharge (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the underhood storage unit (refer to procedure).
- Disconnect the low pressure temperature transducer connector.
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Remove the bolt that secures the low pressure pipe to the compressor (torque 15
Nm).
- Remove the nut that secures the pipe retaining plate to the evaporator TXV (torque 6 Nm).
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Remove the bolt that secures the A/C pipe bracket to the cross-brace (torque 6
Nm).
- Release the low pressure charge port pipe from the bracket.
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Remove the bolt that secures the low pressure charge port pipe at the union to
the low pressure chiller pipe (torque 8 Nm).
CAUTIONPlug pipe connections to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.CAUTIONRemove and discard O-rings.
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Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the A/C pipe brackets to the crossmember and
the RH shock tower (torque 6 Nm).
- Release the low pressure charge port pipe from the brackets (x2).
- Maneuver and remove the pipe.
Installation
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Replace the A/C pipe
O-rings.
CAUTIONLubricate new O-rings with clean refrigerant oil.
- If the new pipe does not have a low pressure temperature transducer, install a refrigeration pressure sensor dummy plug on the vehicle-side electrical harness connector.
- Recharge the A/C refrigerant. See A/C Refrigerant Recovery and Recharge (Remove and Replace).
- Perform a Cooling System Thermal Test. See Cooling System - Thermal Test.