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Refrigerant Lines, Disconnecting and Connecting From Condenser






Refrigerant Circuit

Refrigerant Lines, Disconnecting and Connecting from Condenser

Condenser is available in different versions with and without power steering oil cooler depending on vehicle model.

In vehicles with 6 cylinder diesel engine, refrigerant lines - A - and - B - are secured at top and bottom of condenser.





Removing

- Drain the refrigerant circuit.

- Remove noise insulation.

- Remove front bumper.

- Remove bolts - A - (tightening torque 10 Nm).





- Detach refrigerant lines from condenser.

Seal open pipes and connections at condenser with suitable caps to prevent dirt and moisture from entering.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order, when doing this note the following:

- Replace O-ring seals - B - and - C -. Version.





Coat O-ring seals lightly with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to => [ Refrigerant Circuit O-Ring Seals ] Refrigerant Circuit O-Ring Seals.

- Following attachment, check routing of refrigerant pipes. They must be inserted in holders provided and not make contact with other components.

- Evacuate and re-charge refrigerant circuit.

- Operate the A/C system after filling the refrigerant circuit. Refer to => [ Operating A/C System after Filling Refrigerant Circuit ] Operating A/C System after Filling Refrigerant Circuit

Note the information regarding operating the A/C system after filling.