Evacuating And Charging Valve, Removing And Installing, Low And High Pressure Side: Notes
Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required
- Refrigerant Sockets :T10364
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview and Parts Information prior to starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
- O-ring - Refrigerant Line - High Pressure Side to Connection on the Refrigerant Line with Inner Heat Exchanger
- O-ring - Service Connection - Low Pressure Side to Connection on the Refrigerant Line with Inner Heat Exchanger
Danger due to refrigerant coming out under pressure.
Danger of frost bite to skin and other parts of the body.
- Evacuate the refrigerant and immediately open the refrigerant circuit afterward.
- If more than 10 minutes have elapsed since evacuating the refrigerant and the refrigerant circuit was not opened, evacuate the refrigerant again. Pressure in the refrigerant circuit is caused by evaporation.
Certain tools are required to discharge the refrigerant circuit. These work procedures may only be performed by trained personnel. Refer to Refrigerant R134a Servicing or LAWS AND REGULATIONS [R1234yf] / LAWS AND REGULATIONS [R134a] .
There are different versions depending on the refrigerant (R134a or R1234yf). Refer to SERVICE CONNECTION DIFFERENCES, DEPENDING ON REFRIGERANT (R134A OR R1234YF) .
Depending on the vehicle version installed in the left plenum chamber (near the brake fluid reservoir, as shown here) under the plenum chamber or in the left engine compartment