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Component Location Overview - Components Outside Of Vehicle Interior

NOTE:

For A/C systems with refrigerant R1234yf, the desiccant bag/dryer cartridge must be replaced each time the refrigerant circuit is opened. Refer to COMPONENTS, REPLACING .

Under certain conditions, the desiccant bag no longer needs to be replaced each time the refrigerant circuit is opened on A/C systems with refrigerant R134a. Refer to COMPONENTS, REPLACING .

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  1. Vehicle Interior Forced Air Extraction
  2. A/C Humidity Sensor -G260-
    • Check: via the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the "Guided Fault Finding"  function. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
    • Removing and Installing. Refer to A/C Humidity Sensor -G260-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  3. Expansion Valve
  4. Desiccant Bag
  5. Outside Air Temperature Sensor -G17-
  6. Condenser
  7. A/C Compressor
  8. Evacuating and Charging Valve, High-Pressure Side
  9. Refrigerant Circuit Pressure Sensor -G805-
  10. Evacuating and Charging Valve, Low Pressure Side
  11. Refrigerant Line with Inner Heat Exchanger
  12. Air Quality Sensor -G238-
  13. Fresh Air Intake
  14. Fresh Air Intake Cover