Refrigerant Lines, Disconnecting And Connecting From Condenser: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - CONDENSER, A/C COMPRESSOR, REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE .
-- Replace the O-rings. Refer to the Parts Information for the version.
-- If equipped, check the alignment pin -4- for damage and proper seating.
-- Check the guide ring -2- on the refrigerant line connection for damage.
-- Insert the O-ring -3- into the groove -arrow- on the refrigerant line connection -1-.
Coat the O-rings with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT SEALS .
Check the refrigerant pipes leading to the evaporator for contamination and damage.
Make sure the O-rings are seated properly in the groove of the respective refrigerant line.
Routing and securing the refrigerant lines. Refer to LINE ROUTING AND SECURING .
-- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (Refrigerant R134a Servicing, Refrigerant Circuit, Working with A/C Service Station) or Working with A/C Service Station (1 Of 2) / Working with A/C Service Station (2 Of 2) .
-- Operate the A/C system after charging the refrigerant circuit. Refer to A/C SYSTEM, STARTING AFTER CHARGING REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .
-- Check the DTC memory and erase any displayed entries using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the"Guided Fault Finding" function.