Eclipse Spyder GS-T L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo MFI (1998)
19. If the refrigerant is not drawn in, turn the handle of the adaptor valve back all the way (valve closed).
20. Check for gas leaks using a leak detector.
If a gas leak is detected, re-tighten the connections, and then repeat the charging procedure from evacuation in step 12.
CAUTION: A leak detector designed for R-134a should be used.
21. Start the engine.
22. Operate the A/C and set to the lowest temperature (MAX. COOL).
23. Fix the engine speed at 1,500 r/min.
24. Tighten the handle of the adaptor valve (valve open) to charge the required volume of refrigerant.
CAUTION: If the bulk container is inverted, liquid refrigerant may be drawn into the compressor damaging it by hydraulic lock. Keep the bulk
container upright to ensure that refrigerant is charged in gas state.
25. After charging with refrigerant, turn the handle of the adaptor valve back all the way (valve closed).
26. Tighten the charging valve handle (valve closed).
Remove the quick joint (for low pressure) from the low-pressure service valve.
CORRECTING LOW REFRIGERANT LEVEL IN CASE THE BULK CONTAINER IS USED
1. Install the adaptor valve with the handle turned all the way in (valve closed) to the charge valve.
2. Connect the charging hose (blue) to the adaptor valve.
3. Connect the charging hose (blue) to the quick joint (for low pressure).
4. Open the valve of the bulk container.
5. Turn the handle of the adaptor valve to bleed the air.
6. Install the quick joint (for low pressure) to the low pressure service valve.
NOTE: The low-pressure service valve should be connected to the compressor.
7. Start the engine.
8. Operate the air conditioning and set it to the lowest temperature (MAX. COOL).
9. Fix the engine speed at 1,500 r/min.
