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Replacing A/C low pressure hose

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by goku9384, May 12, 2016.

  1. goku9384

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    My low pressure hose got a hole in it and now my A/C only blows warm air due to the leaked refrigerant. Anyone know how remove the hose at the connections as it is not using standard steel hose clamps. Thanks.
     
    #1 goku9384, May 12, 2016
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    I haven't seen "standard steel hose clamps" on A/C lines in... decades?
     
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    The Toyota repair manual suggests use of a special service tool, 09870-00015. I suggest you subscribe to techinfo.toyota.com to obtain info about how to remove the fittings.
     
    #3 Patrick Wong, May 14, 2016
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    Is that tool just used to remove the crimp from the rubber hose fitting area?
     
    #5 goku9384, May 16, 2016
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    While it is possible to replace just the rubber hose portion of the A/C line, it is probably not worth the added trouble. Normally, the whole assembly is replaced. If your Prius is a 2004-2009, the one in the eBay link will not work.
     
    #7 Avi's Advanced Automotive, May 21, 2016
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