The pipeline connecting the compressor to the evaporator (short part)
Removal
Place the vehicle on a two-post lift, apply the parking brake and disconnect the ground wire terminal from the battery (10 mm spanner).
Remove refrigerant from the vehicle's air conditioning system.
Unscrew nut 3, figure 5-8, of pipe holder 4 (replacement head 10, extension, ratchet). Remove the 4 pipe holder.
Figure 5-8 - Removing the pipelines: 1 - pipeline connecting the compressor to the evaporator (short part); 2 - pipeline connecting the condenser to the evaporator; 3 - nut; 4 - Pipeline holder; 5 - pipeline fastening bolt; 6 - pipeline connecting the compressor to the evaporator (long part)
Loosen bolt 3, Figure 5-4, of the fastening and disconnect pipeline 1, connecting the compressor to the evaporator (short part) (13 mm spanner).
Unscrew bolt 6, Figure 5-8, securing the pipelines (13 mm spanner).
Disconnect the line connecting the compressor to the evaporator (short part) from the pipeline connecting the compressor to the evaporator (long part).
Install technological plugs into the opening of the evaporator block and onto the pipelines.
Remove the pipe connecting the compressor to the evaporator (short part).
Installation
Install the pipeline in the reverse order of removal.
In this case:
- before installation, add compressor oil to the compressor or condenser according to Table 5-1 (compressor oil Sanden SP-10, measuring container);
- before installing the pipelines, replace the sealing rings with new ones. Apply Sanden SP-10 compressor oil to the sealing rings;
- tightening torque of the bolt securing the pipeline connecting the compressor to the evaporator (short part) to the evaporator - 8 Nm (0.8 kgf·m) (replaceable head 13, ratchet and extension, torque wrench);
- tightening torque of the bolt securing the pipeline connecting the compressor to the evaporator (short part) to the pipeline connecting the compressor to the evaporator (long part) - 8 Nm (0.8 kgf·m) (replaceable head 13, ratchet and extension, torque wrench).
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Perform a vacuum degassing of the air conditioning system and load the system with refrigerant (refrigerant R134a, loading rate - 475±35 g).
Check the air conditioning system for refrigerant leaks (leak detector).
Check the operation of the air conditioning system.
The pipeline connecting the compressor to the evaporator (long part)
Removal
Place the vehicle on a two-post lift, apply the parking brake and disconnect the ground wire terminal from the battery (10 mm spanner).
Remove refrigerant from the vehicle's air conditioning system.
Unscrew nut 3, figure 5-9, of pipe holder 4 (replacement head 10, extension, ratchet). Remove the pipe holder.
Figure 5-9 - Removing the pipelines: 1 - pipeline connecting the compressor to the evaporator (long part); 2 - pipeline connecting the condenser to the evaporator; 3 - nut; 4 - Pipeline holder; 5 - headlight adjustment cable holder; 6 - pipeline connecting the compressor to the evaporator (short part); 7 - pipeline fastening bolt
Loosen bolt 7, Figure 5-9, securing the pipelines (13 mm spanner).
Disconnect pipe 6 connecting the compressor to the evaporator (short part) from pipeline 1 connecting the compressor to the evaporator (long part).
Loosen bolt 4, Figure 5-6, of the fastening and disconnect pipeline 2, connecting the compressor to the evaporator (long part) (13 mm spanner).
Install technological plugs in the compressor opening and on the pipelines.
Remove the pipe connecting the compressor to the evaporator (long part).
Installation
Install the pipeline in the reverse order of removal.
In this case:
- before installation, add compressor oil to the compressor or condenser according to Table 5-1 (compressor oil Sanden SP-10, measuring container);
- before installing the pipelines, replace the sealing rings with new ones. Apply Sanden SP-10 compressor oil to the sealing rings;
- tightening torque of the bolt securing the pipeline connecting the compressor to the evaporator (long part) to the compressor - 8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m) (replaceable head 13, ratchet and extension, torque wrench);
- tightening torque of the bolt securing the pipeline connecting the compressor to the evaporator (short part) to the pipeline connecting the compressor to the evaporator (long part) - 8 Nm (0.8 kgf·m) (replaceable head 13, ratchet and extension, torque wrench).
Perform a vacuum degassing of the air conditioning system and load the system with refrigerant (refrigerant R134a, loading rate - 475±35 g).
Check the air conditioning system for refrigerant leaks (leak detector).
Check the operation of the air conditioning system.
The pipe connecting the condenser to the evaporator
Removal
Place the vehicle on a two-post lift, apply the parking brake and disconnect the ground wire terminal from the battery (10 mm spanner).
Remove refrigerant from the vehicle's air conditioning system.
Raise the vehicle to a height convenient for performing the work.
Remove the front bumper.
Unscrew nut 3, figure 5-8, of pipe holder 4 (replacement head 10, extension, ratchet). Remove the 4 pipe holder.
Unscrew nut 3, figure 5-9, of pipe holder 4 (replacement head 10, extension, ratchet). Remove the 4 pipe holder.
Loosen bolt 4, Figure 5-2, securing pipeline 3 connecting the condenser and evaporator (replacement head 13, ratchet and extension).
Disconnect the pipeline from the condenser. Install technological plugs on the pipeline and in the condenser opening.
Unscrew bolt 3, Figure 5-4, securing pipeline 2 connecting the condenser to the evaporator, from the evaporator unit (13 mm spanner).
Disconnect the pipe from the evaporator. Install technological plugs on the pipeline and in the opening of the evaporator block.
Remove the pipe connecting the condenser to the evaporator.
Installation
Install the pipeline in the reverse order of removal.
In this case:
- before installation, add compressor oil to the compressor or condenser according to Table 5-1 (compressor oil Sanden SP-10, measuring container);
- before installing the pipelines, replace the sealing rings with new ones. Apply Sanden SP-10 compressor oil to the sealing rings;
- tightening torque of the bolt for fastening the pipeline connecting the condenser to the evaporator to the condenser - 8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m) (replaceable head 13, ratchet and extension, torque wrench);
- tightening torque of the bolt securing the pipeline connecting the condenser with the evaporator to the evaporator unit - 8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m) (replaceable head 13, ratchet and extension, torque wrench).
Perform a vacuum degassing of the air conditioning system and load the system with refrigerant (refrigerant R134a, loading rate - 475±35 g).
Check the air conditioning system for refrigerant leaks (leak detector).
Check the operation of the air conditioning system.
The pipeline connecting the compressor to the condenser
Removal
Place the vehicle on a two-post lift, apply the parking brake and disconnect the ground wire terminal from the battery (10 mm spanner).
Remove refrigerant from the vehicle's air conditioning system.
Raise the vehicle to a height convenient for performing the work.
Remove the front bumper.
Disconnect the air deflector fastening elements 1, Figure 5-1, (screwdriver, Torx T30 bit). Remove the air deflector.
Disconnect the connector 1, Fig. 5-10, of the refrigerant pressure sensor 2 from the vehicle wiring harness (flat head screwdriver).
Figure 5-10 - Refrigerant pressure sensor: 1 - plug-in connector; 2 - refrigerant pressure sensor; 3 - pipeline connecting the compressor to the condenser
Loosen bolt 2, Figure 5-2, securing pipeline 1 connecting the condenser to the compressor (replacement head 13, ratchet and extension).
Disconnect the pipeline from the condenser. Install technological plugs on the pipeline and in the condenser opening.
Loosen bolt 4, Figure 5-6, securing the pipeline connecting the compressor to the condenser (replacement head 13, ratchet and extension).
Disconnect the pipeline from the compressor. Install technological plugs on the pipeline and in the compressor opening.
Remove the pipe connecting the compressor to the condenser.
Installation
Install the pipeline in the reverse order of removal.
In this case:
- before installation, add compressor oil to the compressor or condenser according to Table 5-1 (compressor oil Sanden SP-10, measuring container);
- before installing the pipelines, replace the sealing rings with new ones. Apply Sanden SP-10 compressor oil to the sealing rings;
- tightening torque of the bolts securing the pipeline connecting the compressor to the condenser - 8 Nm (0.8 kgf·m) (replaceable head 13, ratchet and extension, torque wrench).
Perform a vacuum degassing of the air conditioning system and load the system with refrigerant (refrigerant R134a, loading rate - 475±35 g).
Check the air conditioning system for refrigerant leaks (leak detector).
Check the operation of the air conditioning system.