Removal And Installation: Installation
NOTE:
Typical A/C system service port and refrigerant line shown in illustration.
- Lubricate the valve core (3) with clean refrigerant oil prior to installation. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
- Remove the tape or plug from the service port (2).CAUTION:
A valve core that is not fully seated in the A/C service port can result in damage to the valve during refrigerant system evacuation and charge. Such damage may result in a loss of system refrigerant while uncoupling the charge adapters.
- Using a Schrader-type valve core tool, install the valve core (3) into the service port(s). Tighten the valve core for low side and high side securely.
- Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, FRONT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, FRONT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .NOTE:
The protective cap helps aid in service port sealing and helps protects the refrigerant system from contamination. Remember to always reinstall the protective cap to the service port when refrigerant system service is complete.
- Install the protective cap (1) to the service port. Tighten the cap securely.