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Refrigerant Line From Condenser To Evaporator, Removing And Installing: Installing

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

-- If the refrigerant line has been replaced, 10cm 3 refrigerant oil must be filled into the refrigerant circuit. Refer to TECHNICAL DATA .

NOTE:

Make sure the seals fit correctly inside the groove on each refrigerant line.

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 Working with A/C Service Station .

-- Perform the leak test on the refrigerant circuit line connections that were closed again. 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 .

Continuation for All Vehicles

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