Condenser, Removing And Installing: Installing
-- Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
-- If the condenser is replaced, 10 % of the total capacity of refrigerant oil must be filled in the installed A/C compressor in the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES .
-- Coat the new seals with refrigerant oil before installing the refrigerant line.
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 .
-- Perform the leak test on the refrigerant circuit line connections that were closed again. Refer to the appropriate service information .
Vehicles with Refrigerant R1234yf
-- Charge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CHARGING .
-- Perform the leak test on the closed line connections of the refrigerant circuit. Refer to LEAKS, FINDING .