Pipes - High/Low Pressure - Rocker to Rear HVAC (Remove and Replace)

FRT No: 18207202

Removal

  1. Recover refrigerant from the vehicle (refer to procedure).
  2. Remove the RH rear wheel arch liner (refer to procedure).
  3. Remove the mid aero shield (refer to procedure).
  4. Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the rocker-to-rear-HVAC high/low pressure pipes to the rocker high/low pressure pipes (torque low pressure side 20 Nm, torque high pressure side 10.5 Nm).

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  5. Remove the nut that secures the rocker-to-rear-HVAC high/low pressure pipes to the rear TXV valve (torque 10.5 Nm).

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  6. Remove the nuts (x4) that secure the rocker-to-rear-HVAC high/low pressure pipes brackets to the studs on the body of the vehicle (torque 5.5 Nm).

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  7. Remove the rocker-to-rear-HVAC high/low pressure pipes from the vehicle.

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Installation

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

Note: Inspect the O-rings. Replace as necessary.
Caution: Lubricate new O-rings with clean refrigerant oil.
Recharge the refrigerant.