Expansion Valve, Removing And Installing, Front Refrigerant Circuit: Installing

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

-- Coat the new seals -1- with refrigerant oil before installing.

-- Push the new seal -1- on the connecting tubes -2-.

-- Coat the new seals with refrigerant oil before installing the refrigerant line.

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.

Vehicles with Refrigerant R134a

-- Fill the refrigerant circuit. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Perform the leak test on the refrigerant circuit line connections that were closed again. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

Vehicles with Refrigerant R1234yf

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

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