Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2024 Repair Manual: 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.

(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.