Plenum Chamber Refrigerant Line Pass-Through, Removing And Installing: Installing

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

-- Check the grommet -C- of the pass-through (-A or B-) for damage and correct seating on the pass-through and the opening in the body.

-- Replace all O-rings and coat them with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT SEALS and the Parts Information for the correct version.

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-- Thoroughly clean the pass-through -D- and the refrigerant lines around the connection area and check for damage.

-- Check the routing of the refrigerant lines after attachment. They must be inserted in the provided brackets in a tension-free manner and must not come in contact with other components.

-- Reinstall the removed components in the reverse order and reattach detached components.

-- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit or Working with A/C Service Station .

Vehicles with High-Voltage System

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Vehicles with Heat Pump Function, Initiate the basic setting of the A/C system through the Thermal Management Control Module -J1024- and activate the power-controlled valves using the routine Charge/flush the refrigerant circuit stop routine  using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .

Continuation for all vehicles

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