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Placing System In Operation

After component replacement and/or system servicing has been completed and all connections have been made, proceed as follows:

  1. Evacuate the system using a vacuum pump.
  2. Charge the system with new R-12 according to each individual vehicle manufacturer's procedure as outlined in this Manual. Also see  REFRIGERANT CAPACITY   in this Section  .
  3. Leak test the system, with particular attention to all new connections and components.
  4. Make a performance test of the system.
    NOTE: Each of the above procedures is detailed in the GENERAL SERVICE Section of this Manual Also-refer to individual articles within this Supplement for further description of each vehicle's system.