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><title
>REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE</title><attention1
name="WARNING"
><ptxt
>Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="2407000340"
>(refer
to 24 - HEATING &amp; AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNING)</extxref> and <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="2407000330"
>(refer to 24 - HEATING &amp; AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION)</extxref>. Failure to
follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.</ptxt></attention1><attention3
name="NOTE"
><ptxt
>The Underhood HVAC Specification Label contains the refrigerant fill specification of the vehicle being serviced.</ptxt></attention3><para
><ptxt
>After all refrigerant system leaks have been repaired and the refrigerant system has been evacuated, a refrigerant charge can be injected into the system <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="2407055360"
>(refer
to 24 - HEATING &amp; AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT CHARGE LEVEL or the Underhood HVAC Specification Label for the proper amount of R-134a refrigerant)</extxref>.</ptxt></para><para
><ptxt
>An R-134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station that meets SAE Standard J2210 must be used to charge the refrigerant system with R-134a refrigerant. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied by the equipment manufacturer for proper care and use of this equipment.</ptxt></para><servinfosub
><topic
><title
>CHARGING PROCEDURE</title><attention2
name="CAUTION"
><ptxt
>A small amount of refrigerant oil is removed from the A/C system each time the refrigerant system is recovered and evacuated. Before charging the A/C system, you MUST replenish
any oil lost during the recovery process. Refer to the equipment manufacturer instructions for more information.</ptxt></attention2><s1
><ptxt
>Evacuate the refrigerant system <extxref
document="SOFTLINK"
extrefid="2407000360"
>(refer to 24 - HEATING &amp; AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE)</extxref>.</ptxt></s1><s1
><ptxt
>A manifold gauge set and an R-134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station that meets SAE standard J2210 should be connected to the refrigerant system.</ptxt></s1><s1
><ptxt
>Measure the proper amount of refrigerant and heat it to 52° C (125° F) with the charging station. See the operating instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer for proper use of
this equipment.</ptxt></s1><s1
><ptxt
>Open both the suction and discharge valves, then open the charge valve to allow the heated refrigerant to flow into the system.</ptxt></s1><s1
><ptxt
>When the transfer of refrigerant has stopped, close both the suction and discharge valves.</ptxt></s1><s1
><ptxt
>If all of the refrigerant charge did not transfer from the dispensing device, open all of the windows in the vehicle and set the heating-A/C system controls so that the A/C compressor is operating
and the blower motor is running at its lowest speed setting. Run the engine at a steady high idle (about 1400 rpm).</ptxt></s1><s1
><ptxt
>Open the low-side valve to allow the remaining refrigerant to transfer to the refrigerant system.</ptxt></s1><attention1
name="WARNING"
><ptxt
>Take care not to open the discharge (high pressure) valve at this time. Failure to follow this warning could result in possible personal injury or death.</ptxt></attention1><s1
><ptxt
>Disconnect the charging station and manifold gauge set from the refrigerant system service ports.</ptxt></s1><s1
><ptxt
>Reinstall the caps onto the refrigerant system service ports.</ptxt></s1></topic></servinfosub></servinfo>