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.
Refrigerant Lines With Inner Heat EXCHANGER, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
-- Clean the connections on the expansion valve -2- and on the inner heat exchanger -4- and inspect them for damage.
-- Thoroughly clean the refrigerant lines around the connection area and check for damage.
-- Coat the new seals -1- and -3- with refrigerant oil before installing.
-- Insert the seals -1- and -3- into the groove on the inner heat exchanger connection.
-- Insert the inner heat exchanger on the expansion valve.
-- Tighten the bolt -5-.
-- Install the refrigerant lines -2- and -4- with the inner heat exchanger on the connections.
-- Install and tighten the nuts -1- and -3-.
There is a risk of damaging the A/C compressor if the refrigerant circuit is empty.
- Never start the engine with the refrigerant circuit empty.
Vehicles with Refrigerant R134a
-- Fill the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Working with A/C Service Station .
-- Perform the leak test on the refrigerant circuit line connections that were closed again. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit, Detecting Leaks .
Vehicles with Refrigerant R1234yf
-- Charge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CHARGING .
-- Perform the leak test on the closed line connections of the refrigerant circuit. Refer to LEAKS, FINDING .
Continuation for All Vehicles
-- Start the A/C system after charging the refrigerant circuit. Refer to A/C SYSTEM, STARTING AFTER CHARGING REFRIGERANT CIRCUITΒ .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.