Liquid Line; Description; Operation - Chery A1 2009 Service Manual

5. Remove the accumulator mounting bolts (1).
6. Remove the accumulator.
7. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Installation Notes:
• Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them and new gaskets onto the refriger-
ant line fittings.
• Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system.
• Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
• Recharge the A/C system (See A/C System Evacuation and Recharge in Section 13 Heating and Air Condition-
ing).

Liquid Line

Description

The A/C liquid line connects the A/C condenser to the A/C evaporator.

Operation

The high pressure A/C liquid line is the refrigerant line that carries refrigerant from the A/C condenser to the A/C
accumulator. Air conditioning hoses are designed to control liquid and gas at high pressures and temperatures. The
hoses are usually flexible and equipped with special metal fittings at the ends to prevent leaks and provide a sure
seal and connection between components.
Removal & Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Evacuate the A/C system (See A/C System Evacuation and Recharge in Section 13 Heating and Air Condition-
ing).
3. Remove the A/C accumulator (See Accumulator Removal & Installation in Section 13 Heating & Air Conditioning).
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