HIGH-PRESSURE FLEXIBLE HOSE

Removal and Installation for High-Pressure Flexible Hose

VQ35DE

Removal

1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to See: Service and Repair\Refrigeration System.
2. Remove the engine cooling fan and shroud assembly. Refer to See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust\Cooling System\Radiator Cooling Fan\Service and Repair.
3. Reposition the power steering reservoir out of the way without disconnecting the hose.
4. Reposition the engine coolant reservoir out of the way without disconnecting the hose.
5. Remove the high-pressure flexible hose. Refer to See: Description and Operation\Refrigeration System\Component.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the hose with a suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of contaminants.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Replace the O-ring of the high-pressure flexible hose with a new one, then apply A/C oil to it for installation.
• After charging the refrigerant, check for leaks. Refer to See: Testing and Inspection\Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview\Checking Of Refrigerant Leaks.