A/C Service Station On Refrigerant Circuit, Connecting

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Procedure

Depending on the A/C Service Station used, changes to the work procedure may be needed. Pay attention to the Owner's Manual. Refer to Owner's Manual.

Vehicles with High-Voltage System

-- Deactivate the "parking air conditioner". Refer to Owner's Manual.

Continuation for all vehicles

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Start the A/C Service Station according to the corresponding operating instructions. Refer to Owner's Manual.

-- Remove the caps from the service connections. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit .

-- Check the refrigerant circuit service connections for debris and corrosion and if necessary clean.

TIP

Dirt or a rough surface on the service connections due to corrosion can cause seal damage, which can then cause premature failure of the quick-release couplings.

-- Connect the quick-release couplings to the service connections (low pressure and high pressure). Do not screw in the hand wheels of the quick-release couplings.

-- Perform the specified procedures using the A/C service station. Refer to WORKING WITH A/C SERVICE STATION .