1995 > G 2.0 DOHC

HOSES AND LINES (Evaporator Lines)

1. Discharge the A／C system. Refer to “Recovery／Evacuating／Charging” in this section. 2. Disconnect and remove the battery. 3. Remove the windshield washer bottle from the vehicle. Refer to Body. 4. Loosen line nuts and the connector bolts at both ends of the line. 5. Remove the mounting nuts. 6. Unclip and remove the lines. Flexible Hose 1. Discharge the A／C system. Refer to “Recovery／Evacuating／Charging” in this section. 2. Loosen the hose line nuts. 3. Disconnect the flexible hose. Installation 1. Clip the line in place. 2. Hand start the first two threads of both line nuts. 3. Tighten the line nuts. Tighten receiver/drier line nut to 10 lb-ft (13 N·m). Tighten flexible hose line nut to 24 lb-ft (32 N·m). 4. Install the bulkhead connector mounting bolts and tighten. Tighten bolts to 18 lb-ft (24 N·m). 5. Install and tighten the small mounting nut. 6. Evacuate the A／C system. Refer to “Recovery／Evacuating／Charging” in this section. Perform vacuum test. 7. Charge the A／C system. Refer to “Recovery／Evacuating／Charging” in this section. Perform leak test. 8. Install battery and reconnect battery cables (negative cable last). 9. Start engine and run the A／C system. Check for leaks at the line connections. Installation 1. Place hose in position. 2. Place the hose clamps in position. 3. Tighten the hose nuts (look under component being connected to for tightness specifications). 4. Evacuate the A／C system. Refer to “Recovery／Evacuating／Charging” in this section. Perform vacuum test. 5. Charge the A／C system. Refer to “Recovery／Evacuating／Charging” in this section. Perform leak test.

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