Chery Tiggo 2009, Service Manual

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12. If the noise is from liquid refrigerant slugging in the A/C suction line, replace the A/C accumulator and check the
refrigerant oil level and the refrigerant system charge.
13. If a slugging condition still exists after replacing the A/C accumulator, replace the A/C compressor.
Refrigerant System Leaks
WARNING!
R-134a service equipment or vehicle A/C systems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with compressed
air. Mixture of air and R-134a can be combustible at elevated pressures. These mixtures are potentially danger-
ous and may result in fire or explosion causing property damage, personal injury or death. Avoid breathing A/C
refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat. Use only approved service
equipment meeting SAE requirements to discharge an R-134a system. If accidental system discharge occurs,
ventilate work area before resuming service.
NOTE :
If the A/C refrigerant system charge is empty or low, a leak in the A/C system is likely. Inspect all A/C lines, fittings
and components for an oily residue. Oil residue can be an indicator of an A/C system leak location.
NOTE :
The only way to correctly determine if the refrigerant system is fully charged with R-134a is to completely evacuate
and recharge the A/C system.
Refrigerant System Empty
1. Evacuate the refrigerant system to the lowest degree of vacuum possible. Determine if the system holds a vac-
uum for 15 minutes. If vacuum is held, a leak is probably not present. If system will not maintain vacuum level,
proceed to STEP 2.
2. Prepare and dispense 0.3 kilograms of R-134a refrigerant into the evacuated refrigerant system and proceed to
STEP 1 of the System Low procedure.
Refrigerant System Low
1. Position the vehicle in a wind-free work area. This will aid in detecting small leaks.
2. Operate the heating-A/C system with the engine at idle under the following conditions for at least 5 minutes:
Doors or windows open, transaxle in Park or Neutral with the parking brake set (depending on application), A/C-
Heater controls set to outside air, full cool, panel mode, high blower and with A/C compressor engaged.
3. Shut the vehicle Off and wait 2 - 7 minutes. Then use an electronic leak detector that is designed to detect
R-134a refrigerant and search for leaks. Fittings, lines or components that appear to be oily usually indicate a
refrigerant leak. To inspect the A/C evaporator for leaks, insert the leak detector probe into the drain tube open-
ing or an air outlet. A dye for R-134a is available to aid in leak detection. Use only approved refrigerant dye.
CAUTION:
A leak detector only designed for R-12 refrigerant will not detect leaks in an R-134a refrigerant sys-
tem.
DIAGNOSIS & TESTING
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