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A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280-, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Clean the mount for the A/C Compressor Regulator Valve - N280- -3- on the A/C compressor -4- with a lint-free towel.

-- Clean the groove for the circlip -2- on the A/C compressor -4- with a lint-free cloth.

-- Replace the circlip -2- and A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280- -3-. Refer to the Parts Information.

-- Coat the new seals with refrigerant oil before installing the A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280- -3-.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the A/C compressor if the refrigerant circuit is empty.

- Never start the engine with the refrigerant circuit empty.

Vehicles with Refrigerant R134a

-- Fill the refrigerant circuit. Refer to the appropriate service information .

Vehicles with Refrigerant R1234yf

-- Charge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CHARGING .

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Perform the leak test on the refrigerant circuit line connections that were closed again. Refer to the appropriate service information .

-- Start the A/C system after charging the refrigerant circuit. Refer to A/C SYSTEM, STARTING AFTER CHARGING REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .