II. Part replacement due to sudden leakage
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(major leak, e.g. pipe break due to accident)
Procedure:
- DRAW OFF A/C system, then determine drawn-off refrigerant oil quantity
- Carry out part replacement
- Replace removed refrigerant fluid and additionally top up with new refrigerant fluid according to components replaced:
- Compressor: refer to NOTES ON REPLACING COMPRESSOR
- Evaporator: 35 ml
- Capacitor: 35 ml
- Desiccant insert/dryer flask: 55 ml
- Each replaced refrigerant line: 35 ml
- Condenser with integrated dryer flask: 55 ml
- Safety pressure switch and seals: no additional refrigerant oil
- EVACUATE AND FILL A/C system