Blowing Through Refrigerant Circuit
Blowing Through Refrigerant Circuit
NOTE:
- In the case of vehicles on which the refrigerant pipes have no threads for connection of Adapter set refrig cir R 134a V.A.G 1785, use e.g. a flushing gun with rubber end piece or an adapter from the adapter case for VW/Audi passenger cars VAS 6338/1 for blowing through the individual components. When using a flushing gun with rubber end piece, take special care not to damage the connections (crushing or scratching).
- Evaporator is to be flushed by way of connection for low-pressure pipe (large diameter) after removing expansion valve or removing restrictor.
- Always flush or blow through components in direction opposite to refrigerant flow.
- Check expansion valve and replace if dirty or corroded.
- Replace any components on which dark, sticky deposits cannot be removed with compressed air. Flush these components using refrigerant R134a or replace.
- Thin, light grey deposits on the insides of pipes do not impair the function of the components.
- After flushing, always replace receiver or reservoir and restrictor. Replace dryer cartridge on condensers on which the dryer cartridge is installed in the integrated receiver.
After blowing through the refrigerant circuit:
- Replace these components depending on equipment (restrictor and reservoir, expansion valve and fluid reservoir or dryer cartridge).
- Depending on the kind of complaint, replace compressor or drain the remaining refrigerant oil from the compressor removed (replace components of refrigerant circuit) and refill the prescribed amount of fresh refrigerant oil (Approved refrigerant oils and capacities for refrigerant oil)
NOTE:
- There is a defined and prescribed amount of refrigerant oil in the replacement compressor. If necessary, a certain amount of refrigerant oil must be filled into the circuit in addition on vehicles with two evaporators.
- If the compressor will not be replaced, the refrigerant oil in the compressor must be topped up to the prescribed amount (pour out refrigerant oil and fill the prescribed amount into the compressor or the refrigerant circuit)
- Reassemble the refrigerant circuit completely.
- Evacuate and recharge refrigerant circuit according to specification.
- Start up A/C system according to specification.