Refrigerant Line From Evaporator To A/C Compressor, Removing And Installing: Installing

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

-- Lock the refrigerant line in place, in a way that the positioning tab is located in front of the bracket in direction towards the engine.

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 .