Contents: Removal 🠛 Installation 🠛
Removal
Drain the refrigerant from the refrigeration circuit using a refrigerant charging station.
Disconnect the battery.
Models with K9K engine
Remove the top engine cover.
All models
Move the front shield sound insulation.
Loosen the bolts securing the gearbox pipelines.
Caution: To avoid refrigerant leakage, do not damage (do not deform, bend, etc.) pipeline.
Disconnect the pipes from the reducer.
Install plugs on the pipe openings.
Remove:
- gearbox mounting bolts,
- gearbox.
Installation
Attention!
- Remove the plugs immediately before installing the part in place.
- Remove parts from packaging only immediately before installation.
Check and replace the refrigeration circuit pipe gasket if necessary.
Clean the surface and the pipe gasket with engine cleaner.
Using a pneumatic gun, blow out the surface and seal of the connecting pipe.
Lubricate the surface of the connecting pipe and gasket with oil used for the air conditioning system.
Remove the plugs.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Note: To ensure uniform seating of the reducer on the pipelines, tighten both its mounting bolts gradually and alternately.
Before filling the refrigeration circuit, find out the prescribed quantities of refrigerant and oil.
Charge the refrigeration circuit with refrigerant using a refrigerant charging station.
Check the operation of the air conditioning system.
Check for leaks.