Toyota Sienna - Rear A/C Lines Replacement
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Date: 2024-06-23
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deepsquat600
Art clips sometimes just a pain in the butt I had one on my motorcycle yesterday. I really needed to get a fitting out of my way to install a head light. And I could not get the sucker loose I finally had to break it partially with a screwdriver. same with putting some new LED headlights in my 2005 Honda. Two of the connectors I could not get loose. and had to crunch him a little bit with my plyers. Edmond sealed up for 20 years it did not want to let go. Seattle area so cars are 100% rust free. But that doesn't mean every nut bolt and connector is easy
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Art clips sometimes just a pain in the butt I had one on my motorcycle yesterday. I really needed to get a fitting out of my way to install a head light. And I could not get the sucker loose I finally had to break it partially with a screwdriver. same with putting some new LED headlights in my 2005 Honda. Two of the connectors I could not get loose. and had to crunch him a little bit with my plyers. Edmond sealed up for 20 years it did not want to let go. Seattle area so cars are 100% rust free. But that doesn't mean every nut bolt and connector is easy
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lvsqcsl
Why did you become a mechanic Eric, if you hadn't become a mechanic, I wouldn't have anyone (except maybe Ivan) to watch on Sunday mornings while I am enjoying my coffee. I can't begin to tell you the innumerable ways our lives have been enriched by having known you. You walk around with a filing cabinet on your head, bud. As far as Toyotas breaking, I've heard there might be a few breaking these days. GREAT VIDEO!
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Why did you become a mechanic Eric, if you hadn't become a mechanic, I wouldn't have anyone (except maybe Ivan) to watch on Sunday mornings while I am enjoying my coffee. I can't begin to tell you the innumerable ways our lives have been enriched by having known you. You walk around with a filing cabinet on your head, bud. As far as Toyotas breaking, I've heard there might be a few breaking these days. GREAT VIDEO!
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d. a. 2742
They may mount the tire that way just so you are forced to winch it down and therefore maintain the winch against seizing etc. me personally on everyone of my vehicles that utilized a tire mount under the vehicle i take the spare and mount it on my spare tire hitch adapter as it folds down to allow the doors or gate to open. a lot faster with tire changes as well. add a tire cover if you like for decorative reasons.
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They may mount the tire that way just so you are forced to winch it down and therefore maintain the winch against seizing etc. me personally on everyone of my vehicles that utilized a tire mount under the vehicle i take the spare and mount it on my spare tire hitch adapter as it folds down to allow the doors or gate to open. a lot faster with tire changes as well. add a tire cover if you like for decorative reasons.
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mdorf61
32: 16 Eric, I am absolutely no professional I'm just observing I would think that with the tire mounted like that it would have a tendency to be a bowl and collect and hold water maybe causing the rim to rust out prematurely. I'm surprised they don't put drain holes on those rims since they are sitting underneath the car and may collect and hold moisture. Just saying. I would love to hear your thoughts.
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32: 16 Eric, I am absolutely no professional I'm just observing I would think that with the tire mounted like that it would have a tendency to be a bowl and collect and hold water maybe causing the rim to rust out prematurely. I'm surprised they don't put drain holes on those rims since they are sitting underneath the car and may collect and hold moisture. Just saying. I would love to hear your thoughts.
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danlemke6407
Many local shops just won't do AC at all. I don't like doing jobs like you just did, or evaporators that need the dash to come out. I just don't bend that way anymore without paying for it, even with a lift. Truth is, I'm retired and I get to be choosy. Mostly friends and relatives. ofc they expect it to be free labor. Argh. Nother great video, Thanks for the adventure.
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Many local shops just won't do AC at all. I don't like doing jobs like you just did, or evaporators that need the dash to come out. I just don't bend that way anymore without paying for it, even with a lift. Truth is, I'm retired and I get to be choosy. Mostly friends and relatives. ofc they expect it to be free labor. Argh. Nother great video, Thanks for the adventure.
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xIrHaxor
Toyota guy here, there is a Toyota ac disconnect sst. Lisle makes a specialty tool that works pretty well. These Siennas are notorious for leaking at that junction and usually they don't want to come apart so the lines get taken out as 1 piece. but if you can separate them usually saves the customer some money.
also slotted 13mm works wonders on them pesky spare tires
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Toyota guy here, there is a Toyota ac disconnect sst. Lisle makes a specialty tool that works pretty well. These Siennas are notorious for leaking at that junction and usually they don't want to come apart so the lines get taken out as 1 piece. but if you can separate them usually saves the customer some money.
also slotted 13mm works wonders on them pesky spare tires
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MMAunderbelly
for future knowledge, you can lower the spare tire from underneath. you can cut notches out of a spare/junk socket to have it fit over the T (underneath by the spare tire) where you initially put the socket and just use that to lower and raise the spare tire. At timeline 9: 30 you can see the T i'm referring to, to the right of the heater lines.
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for future knowledge, you can lower the spare tire from underneath. you can cut notches out of a spare/junk socket to have it fit over the T (underneath by the spare tire) where you initially put the socket and just use that to lower and raise the spare tire. At timeline 9: 30 you can see the T i'm referring to, to the right of the heater lines.
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wallingj68
Like I said to Wes, we're just along for the ride while you do your real job. We would rather you be comfortable in the shop then suffer with this heat. The audio isn't bad at all with the fan running. Although, this is the 2nd video without Lawnmower Man in the background, so maybe I shouldn't press my luck.
Huzzah!
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Like I said to Wes, we're just along for the ride while you do your real job. We would rather you be comfortable in the shop then suffer with this heat. The audio isn't bad at all with the fan running. Although, this is the 2nd video without Lawnmower Man in the background, so maybe I shouldn't press my luck.
Huzzah!
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Georgiaboy9009
I'm not sure if this year Sienna had the issue but I do know the hybrid Sienna models with R-1234yf are notorious for leaking from those rear lines in the wheel well. So much so that if a customer comes in for no A/C that is the first place I check for signs of a leak. Might be something to keep in mind.
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I'm not sure if this year Sienna had the issue but I do know the hybrid Sienna models with R-1234yf are notorious for leaking from those rear lines in the wheel well. So much so that if a customer comes in for no A/C that is the first place I check for signs of a leak. Might be something to keep in mind.
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gregdawson1909
I can't tell if the torque wrench comments are tongue in cheek or not, either way its a little funny, I'd wager Ol Eric O can hit it within 5-10% every time. I work on a lot of stuff that says no torque specification given, do not over-tighten. I'd guess a lot of this trim is that same sort of thing.
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I can't tell if the torque wrench comments are tongue in cheek or not, either way its a little funny, I'd wager Ol Eric O can hit it within 5-10% every time. I work on a lot of stuff that says no torque specification given, do not over-tighten. I'd guess a lot of this trim is that same sort of thing.
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keithhastings4092
Since you replaced the rear lines. What was the temp coming out of the rear a/c You couldn’t tell because the vents in the rear are closedworks better if you open them upalso, this van has the big 3-5I do know when it’s my turn to do these I’m going to farm them out
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Since you replaced the rear lines. What was the temp coming out of the rear a/c You couldn’t tell because the vents in the rear are closedworks better if you open them upalso, this van has the big 3-5I do know when it’s my turn to do these I’m going to farm them out
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floorpizza8074
Algorithm comment. Thanks for taking us along, Mr. O.
Oh, and please don't worry about having a fan/AC on when you do your summer vids, Mr. O. We'd rather put up with a few jerks complaining about the sound quality in the comments than go without our SMA videos.
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Algorithm comment. Thanks for taking us along, Mr. O.
Oh, and please don't worry about having a fan/AC on when you do your summer vids, Mr. O. We'd rather put up with a few jerks complaining about the sound quality in the comments than go without our SMA videos.
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keithlibner9259
I work on rusty crusty stuff in No. IL and I learned long ago to never curse yourself by saying Looks like we're home free. It almost never fails that something breaks right after those words are mentioned. The old 10 minute job turns into an all day ordeal.
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I work on rusty crusty stuff in No. IL and I learned long ago to never curse yourself by saying Looks like we're home free. It almost never fails that something breaks right after those words are mentioned. The old 10 minute job turns into an all day ordeal.
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DIYDaveOK
Fantastic as always, Eric. Makes me kinda nostalgic for that 08 Sienna we had when our kids were growing up. Took lots of Florida trips in it. That thing was a tank; I did replace the steering rack in it eventually. that was an adventure! Thanks as always, Eric!
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Fantastic as always, Eric. Makes me kinda nostalgic for that 08 Sienna we had when our kids were growing up. Took lots of Florida trips in it. That thing was a tank; I did replace the steering rack in it eventually. that was an adventure! Thanks as always, Eric!
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johnmorykwas2343
Down south, we have air conditioning in our garage. We don't have the Yankee rust vehicles to work on unless one of those Dann Yankee bring in their vehicle. That's one of those Yankees that decided to invade Dixie and live down here.
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Down south, we have air conditioning in our garage. We don't have the Yankee rust vehicles to work on unless one of those Dann Yankee bring in their vehicle. That's one of those Yankees that decided to invade Dixie and live down here.
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georgelinn6866
my brother in law and I did the rear AC lines on my 2014 explorer we used a rubber hose kit it was three times the cost of the aluminium ones but a lot easier to install we cut the old ones out the cost of the hose kit was 400. 00
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my brother in law and I did the rear AC lines on my 2014 explorer we used a rubber hose kit it was three times the cost of the aluminium ones but a lot easier to install we cut the old ones out the cost of the hose kit was 400. 00
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rogerdedrick373
That bolt on the spare has 5 sides. yes five. Our first Sienna had one with a six sided bolt. it was recalled for the more inconvenient 5 sided bolt. Our next Sienna had the 5 sided as well. At least they sent a socket for it.
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That bolt on the spare has 5 sides. yes five. Our first Sienna had one with a six sided bolt. it was recalled for the more inconvenient 5 sided bolt. Our next Sienna had the 5 sided as well. At least they sent a socket for it.
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fredflintstone8048
After watching this video I've decided to stop being a mechanic and move to a monastery.
I no longer have the stomach for it. One of my major problems with trying to be a mechanic is that it causes me to swear a lot.
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After watching this video I've decided to stop being a mechanic and move to a monastery.
I no longer have the stomach for it. One of my major problems with trying to be a mechanic is that it causes me to swear a lot.
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michaelfrohn255
Scotty K is biased, some good some bad info. I wrench as well, over 30 years. Diagnostic tools have gone expensive! One of the reasons repair’s have increased in price. Along with all the modules and electrical.
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Scotty K is biased, some good some bad info. I wrench as well, over 30 years. Diagnostic tools have gone expensive! One of the reasons repair’s have increased in price. Along with all the modules and electrical.
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rawcado
Don't put any spray lube on those rusty studs and 10mm - 3/8 nuts whatever you do, that would just make your life way too easy and you'll get soft, gotta keep up the struggle so you don't start thinkin' you're special.
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Don't put any spray lube on those rusty studs and 10mm - 3/8 nuts whatever you do, that would just make your life way too easy and you'll get soft, gotta keep up the struggle so you don't start thinkin' you're special.
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