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Sight Glass: Testing and Inspection




Sight Glass, Checking






WARNING: Automotive refrigerant containing CFC's is hazardous to the earth's atmosphere. To protect our environment, use an Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) approved refrigerant recovery/recycling unit such as Kent-Moore ACR3, or equivalent, whenever discharging an A/C system.

The sight glass (arrow) is located in the high pressure tube between the high pressure service valve and receiver drier.

- start engine and switch A/C ON
- during A/C compressor operation, sight glass should remain clear and bubble-free

If bubbles are present all the time, system is low on refrigerant
- check for leaks and recharge A/C system as necessary