Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: Removal

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual / Vehicle Interior / Heating / Air Conditioning / Refrigerant Line / Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

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2. REMOVE PIPING CLAMP

(a) for Low Pressure:

(1) While pressing the end of the suction hose sub-assembly into the end of the No. 2 air conditioner tube and accessory assembly, use pliers to squeeze together both sides of the piping clamp until it breaks apart.

*1

No. 2 Air Conditioner Tube and Accessory Assembly

*2

Suction Hose Sub-assembly

*3

Piping Clamp

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*a

Press In

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NOTICE:

  • If any foreign matter is adhered to the connecting parts, brush it off or use compressed air to remove it.
  • Make sure that fragments of the piping clamp do not enter the piping.

(2) Separate the suction hose sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Clean off any foreign matter on and near the ends of the suction hose sub-assembly and No. 2 air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

(3) Remove the 2 O-rings from the suction hose sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Wrap the open ends of the separated No. 2 air conditioner tube and accessory assembly and suction hose sub-assembly with vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

(4) Remove the piping clamp.

(b) for High Pressure:

(1) Install SST to the piping clamp as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09870-00025

*1

Air Conditioner Tube and Accessory Assembly

*2

No. 2 Air Conditioner Tube and Accessory Assembly

(2) Hold the No. 2 air conditioner tube and accessory assembly and air conditioner tube and accessory assembly with each hand and push in SST with both thumbs.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force to the No. 2 air conditioner tube and accessory assembly or air conditioner tube and accessory assembly as they may bend.

*a

Push in

(3) Raise the stopper of SST and remove SST and the piping clamp together from the No. 2 air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

*1

No. 2 Air Conditioner Tube and Accessory Assembly

*a

Stopper

*b

Pull off

(4) Remove the piping clamp from SST.

(5) Remove the No. 2 air conditioner tube and accessory assembly from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

(6) Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.

NOTICE:

Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

3. REMOVE PIPING CLAMP (w/ Rear Air Conditioning System)

(a) for Low Pressure:

(1) Install SST to the piping clamp as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09870-00015

*1

No. 2 Air Conditioner Tube and Accessory Assembly

*2

Air Conditioning Hose and Accessory

(2) Hold the No. 2 air conditioning tube and accessory assembly and air conditioning hose and accessory with each hand and push in SST with both thumbs.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force to the No. 2 air conditioning tube and accessory assembly or air conditioning hose and accessory as they may bend.

*a

Push in

(3) Raise the stopper of SST and remove SST and the piping clamp together from the air conditioning hose and accessory.

*1

Air Conditioning Hose and Accessory

*a

Stopper

*b

Pull off

(4) Remove the piping clamp from SST.

(5) Disconnect the No. 2 air conditioning tube and accessory assembly from the air conditioning hose and accessory.

(6) Remove the 2 O-rings from the No. 2 air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

NOTICE:

Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

(b) for High Pressure:

(1) Install SST to the piping clamp as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09870-00025

*1

No. 2 Air Conditioner Tube and Accessory Assembly

*2

Air Conditioning Hose and Accessory

(2) Hold the No. 2 air conditioning tube and accessory assembly and air conditioning hose and accessory with each hand and push in SST with both thumbs.

NOTICE:

Do not apply excessive force to the No. 2 air conditioning tube and accessory assembly or air conditioning hose and accessory as they may bend.

*a

Push in

(3) Raise the stopper of SST and remove SST and the piping clamp together from the air conditioning hose and accessory.

*1

Air Conditioning Hose and Accessory

*a

Stopper

*b

Pull off

(4) Remove the piping clamp from SST.

(5) Disconnect the No. 2 air conditioning tube and accessory assembly from the air conditioning hose and accessory.

(6) Remove the 2 O-rings from the No. 2 air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

NOTICE:

Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

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