Working On The Refrigerant Circuit
- Refrigerant oil is hygroscopic, which means it absorbs moisture from the surrounding air. If the refrigerant circuit was open for a longer period of time, the refrigerant oil and the dryer element will be saturated with moisture. Before charging the refrigerant circuit, evacuate it thoroughly and replace the drying element.
- Only perform welding and soldering work near A/C system components while the refrigerant circuit is drained.
- It is possible that the plastic foil on the inside will tear and destroy the refrigerant lines in this way. Never bend refrigerant lines with a radius smaller than r = 10 cm.
North American Region (NAR):
- Such components must be replaced with genuine parts.
- Evaporators must meet the applicable SAE standards for the vehicle.