Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system (see page HA-23).
Replace faulty tube or hose.
Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
Tighten joint of bolt or nut to specified torque
Connections should no be torqued tighter than the specified torqued.
Evacuate air in refrigeration system and charge system with refrigerant (see page HA-24).
Specified amount : 510 ± 25g
Inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Using a gas leak detector, check for leakage of refrigerant (see page HA-22).
Inspect A/C operation.
Part tightened | N·m | kgf·cm | lbf·ft |
Condenser x Discharge hose | 5 ~ 7 | 50 ~ 70 | 3.7 ~ 5.2 |
Condenser x Liquid tube | 5 ~ 7 | 50 ~ 70 | 3.7 ~ 5.2 |
Compressor x Discharge hose | 5 ~ 7 | 50 ~ 70 | 3.7 ~ 5.2 |
Compressor x Suction hose | 5 ~ 7 | 50 ~ 70 | 3.7 ~ 5.2 |
Expansion valve x Evaporator | 5 ~ 7 | 50 ~ 70 | 3.7 ~ 5.2 |