Condenser, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- Replace the seals. Refer to the Parts Information.

-- Coat the new seals with refrigerant oil before installing the refrigerant line.

-- 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.

NOTE:

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 Working with A/C Service Station .

-- Perform the leak test on the closed line connections of the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit, Detecting Leaks .

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 .