What is this hose

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  1. Kwm488

    Kwm488 Junior Member

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    Hello

    very sad day. My friend 2012 Prius 3 got accident yesterday night in the UK. The driver didn’t stop and go away.

    His car whole bumper pull out. And this hose too. What is this hose?
     
    #1 Kwm488, Jan 28, 2024
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    How bad is it? Is it just superficial bumper cover damage? No images to help identify hose
     
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    Hello. I want to upload image. But here show me upload error. I tried to make the photo small size and change it to jpg. It is not work. How can I upload image?

    and I found out it is AC discharge hose , it is broken. But I can buy it from other car. The problem is how can I take it out.
     
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    This way.
     
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    photobucket won't show those to me, but maybe others will have better luck.
     
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    Hello
    It is AC hose , the thin hose to the cooler.
    Anyways, I bought a used hose and cooler . Installed it.
    But I need to do full AC charge.

    is Prius using R134a? How many g should I need?

    thanks
     
    #8 Kwm488, Feb 2, 2024
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    hello yes it is a nightmare to upload images on this forum.
     
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