Figure 4-69. Discharge Hose

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(6) If metallic hose, 45 street elbow, or tubing adapters are damaged, see paragraph 4-7 and debraze parts to

be replaced.

(7) If metallic hose, 45 street elbow, or tubing adapters are being replaced, clean all joints and braze parts per

(8) Oil O-rings liberally with refrigerant oil, item 13, Appendix E. This will prevent them from scuffing and tearing

when assembled.

(9) Place smaller O-ring on valve and sleeve assembly and larger O-ring on tubing adapter.

(10) Slip the valve and sleeve assembly with O-ring into the body.

(11) Using a wrench to hold the tubing adapter, tighten the union nut and body assembly and torque to 35-45 foot

pounds (48-61 newton meters).

(12) Install the hose in the air conditioner. See c.(1) through (4).

(13) Replace the dehydrator. (See paragraph 4-73.)

(14) Leak test the hose, dehydrator and joints in the repair area. (See paragraph 4-48.)

(15) Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system in accordance with paragraphs 4-9 and 4-10.

e. Disassembly/Reassembly discharge hose

Figure 4-69. Discharge Hose

(1) Discharge the refrigerant system. (See paragraph 4-5.)

(2) Remove the hose from the air conditioner. See b.(1) through (4) and figure 4-67.

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