Refrigerant Lines With Inner Heat EXCHANGER, Removing And Installing, GTE: Installing

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

-- Clean the connections and check for damage.

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

NOTE:

Replace the seals after removing.

Make sure the seals fit correctly inside the groove on each refrigerant line.

-- Pay attention to the correct seating of the seal -1- in the groove -arrow- of the corresponding refrigerant line.

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-- Insert the refrigerant lines with the inner heat exchanger -5- at the expansion valve.

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NOTE:

The illustration shows a LHD vehicle

-- Tighten the bolt -7-.

-- Install the refrigerant lines -2 and 4- with the inner heat exchanger on the connections.

-- Install and tighten the nuts -1 and 3-.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the A/C compressor if the refrigerant circuit is empty.

- Never start the engine with the refrigerant circuit empty.

-- Charge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CHARGING .

-- Perform the leak test on the closed line connections of the refrigerant circuit. Refer to LEAKS, FINDING .