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A/C Refrigerant System






A/C Refrigerant System

General A/C refrigerant system servicing procedures (e.g., component/system descriptions, extracting refrigerant, recharging, leak detection, troubleshooting etc.), repair and special tool information

Specific A/C refrigerant system servicing procedures (e.g., component removal, installation and capacities) --> [ A/C Refrigerant System Components ] A/C Refrigerant System Components.

Before carrying out any work on the A/C refrigerant system, refer to all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS in A/C refrigerant system safety measures.

Evacuate refrigerant circuit using refrigerant recycling/recovery unit Kent-Moore ACR4 (or UL approved equivalent)

Always plug open refrigerant line connections to prevent dirt and moisture contamination.

Color coding of O-rings for the R134a refrigerant circuits has been discontinued. Both colored and black O-rings are used.

Threaded connections of refrigerant circuit must be coated with polyethylene glycol (PEG) VW material no. 294440 before installing.

Under certain conditions, fluid reservoir with dryer cartridge does not require replacement after the refrigerant circuit is opened.

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