10/02/2017 09:09:31

Pipe - Low Pressure - Manifold - Roadster 1.5

Correction code 18032302

Remove

  1. Remove receiver drier (refer to procedure).
  2. Remove insulation pad.
  3. Loosen low pressure charge port pipe union (torque 15 Nm). Remove pipe.
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    CAUTION
    Plug pipe connections to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.
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    CAUTION
    To prevent damage always use a suitable wrench to hold backing nut when loosening pipes and unions.
  4. Loosen the low pressure manifold to compressor pipe union at the low pressure manifold (torque 35 Nm).
  5. Loosen the union between the low pressure manifold and the low pressure line pipe (torque 35 Nm). Disconnect pipe.
  6. Clean area around TXV. Remove screw securing the low pressure manifold retaining plate to the TXV (torque 10 Nm).
  7. Collect the retaining plate.
  8. Remove low pressure manifold pipe.
  9. Loosen union securing pipe to solenoid valve (torque 18 Nm).
  10. Remove pipe - solenoid valve to evaporator TXV.

Install

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

  1. Replace A/C pipe O-rings.