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17. Compress the LokRings by placing the
jaws of the LokRing tool against the
outer edges of the LokRings, as shown
below. Then squeeze the handles of the
assembly tool together, driving the LokRing
connectors together to the external stop.
Allow approximately 5 minutes prior to
pressurizing the system.
18. Reroute the heater wires behind the
evaporator tubes on the right side. Place the
defrost thermostat back on the evaporator
tube. Attach the terminals to the new
defrost calrod heater.
19. Remount the evaporator fan with mounting
screws. Reattach all wires to the fan.
Replace the freezer floor and evaporator
cover, using the original mounting screws.
20. Install the new foam nozzle and air tower.
21. Reinstall the shelves and ice trays,
or icemaker (if used) in the freezer
compartment.
22. Install a drier, in accordance with
instructions included with the replacement
drier.
23.
NOTE
: A WR86X10 valve should have been
previously installed on the low pressure
process tube at the compressor.
24.
Dress the tubing to prevent rattling.
25. Evacuate and charge the system, using the
original refrigerant type only, and original
factory charge quantity (see model/serial
plate).