Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Check Valve In Refrigerant Line From Valve Block, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
- Pay attention to the flow direction of the check valve -E- (sticker).
-- Replace the O-rings -2-. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT SEALS .
-- If equipped, check the alignment pins -6- on the refrigerant lines for damage and correct seating.
-- Check the routing after securing refrigerant lines. They must be inserted in their brackets and must not come into contact with other components.
-- Install the Refrigerant Expansion Valve 2 -N637-. Refer to Refrigerant Expansion Valve 2 -N637-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Reinstall the removed components in the reverse order and reattach detached components.
-- Evacuate and fill the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (Refrigerant R134a Servicing, Refrigerant Circuit, Working with A/C Service Station) or Working with A/C Service Station .
-- Switch the ignition on.
-- Initiate the basic setting of the A/C system using the Thermal Management Control Module -J1024- and activate the electric valves using the routine Stop routine refrigerant circuit filling/flushing in the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .
-- Operate the A/C system after charging the refrigerant circuit. Refer to A/C SYSTEM, STARTING AFTER CHARGING REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, VEHICLES WITH HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.