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Refrigerant Circuit Components Overview






Refrigerant Circuit Components Overview


There is a danger of ice-up.

Refrigerant leaks out if refrigerant circuit is not discharged.

Refrigerant must be extracted before opening the refrigerant circuit. If refrigerant circuit is not opened within 10 minutes of extraction, pressure may form in refrigerant circuit due to evaporation. Extract refrigerant once more.






1 Fluid Reservoir With Dryer Cartridge

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fluid Reservoir With Dryer Cartridge ] Service and Repair.

2 A/C Compressor

Pay attention to notes for installing A/C compressor => [ A/C Compressor, Installation Information ] A/C Compressor, Installation Information.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ A/C Compressor ] Service and Repair.

3 Condenser

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Condenser ] Service and Repair.

4 High Pressure Sensor (G65)

Removing, refer to => [ High Pressure Sensor (G65) ] Service and Repair.

5 Bracket

6 Evacuating and Charging Valve

High pressure side.

Environmentally hazardous draining of refrigerant is an offense punishable by law.

7 Retainer

8 Evacuating and Charging Valve

Low pressure side.

Environmentally hazardous draining of refrigerant is an offense punishable by law.

9 Expansion Valve

Function and removal, refer to => [ Expansion Valve ] Description and Operation.

10 Hex Head Nut

20 Nm

11 Bracket