Some Toyota vehicles (2011-2013 Highlander, Sequoia and Sienna) may exhibit a condition where there is a lack of cooling from the A/C system. An A/C line retainer (piping clamp) may have become unlatched and has resulted in a refrigerant leak.
If the retainer is indeed unlatched, recover the refrigerant using an R134a recovery/recycling machine and latch or replace the retainer. Recharge the system and verify the repair.
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Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety ofspecialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.
