Leaking Or Damaged Components, Replacing, Filled Refrigerant Circuit Except A/C Compressor And Receiver/Dryer

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Refrigerant circuit still contains refrigerant (for example, with minor leak)

Pay attention to the general information for replacing components. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION FOR REPLACING COMPONENTS .

-- Discharge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to WORKING WITH A/C SERVICE STATION .

-- Remove the malfunctioning component, flush with compressed air, collect escaping refrigerant oil.

-- The new component is to be filled with the amount of refrigerant oil flushed out (positive 20 cm³ for evaporator, positive 10 cm³ for condenser, refrigerant pipes and refrigerant hoses) as fresh refrigerant oil.

NOTE:

Dispose of old refrigerant oil (pay attention to local regulations).

-- Assemble, evacuate and fill the refrigerant circuit. Refer to WORKING WITH A/C SERVICE STATION .