Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Refrigerant Line

6steps
~36min
3/5difficulty
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Repair Procedures

Replacement

  1. Discharge the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.

  2. Replace the faulty pipe or hose.

  3. Tighten the bolt or nut connection to the specified torque.

  4. Evacuate the air conditioning system and charge it with refrigerant.

    Specified quantity: 450 ± 25 g (15.7 ± 0.88 oz)

  5. Check for refrigerant leaks.

    Check for refrigerant leaks using a gas leak detector.

  6. Check the air conditioner operation.

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