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Refrrigerant R134a Servicing

Refrigerant Still in Circuit

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Discharge the refrigerant circuit.

  • Remove malfunctioning component, flush with compressed air, collect escaping refrigerant oil.
  • The new component is to be filled with the amount of refrigerant oil flushed out (plus 20 cm3 for evaporator, plus 10 cm3 for condenser, refrigerant pipes and refrigerant hoses) as fresh refrigerant oil fill.
  • Replace the restrictor depending on the vehicle.
  • Assemble, evacuate and charge the refrigerant circuit.

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