FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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On-Vehicle Inspection

1. Check quantity of refrigerant gas during refrigeration cycle.
2. Install manifold gauge set.
3. Run the engine at 2,000 rpm at least 5 minutes.
4. Read the manifold gauge and check for gas leakage from the evaporator by using gas leak detector.
- If the expansion valve is clogged low pressure reading will drop to 0 kg/sq.cm, otherwise it is OK.
- If the expansion valve is clogged or gas leak from the evaporator, then repair or replace as necessary.