Mirage Sedan DE L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC MFI (1997)
8. Connect the charging hose (yellow) to the R-134a connection port of the vacuum pump adaptor.
9. Tighten the adaptor valve handle (valve open).
10. Open the low-pressure valve of the gauge manifold.
11. Turn the power switch of the vacuum pump to the ON position.
NOTE: Even if the vacuum pump power switch is turned ON, the vacuum pump will not operate because of the power supply connection in step
(7).
12. Turn the vacuum pump adaptor switch to the R-134a side to start the vacuum pump.
CAUTION: Do not operate the compressor for evacuation.
13. Evacuate to a vacuum reading of 100 kPa (29.5 in.Hg) or higher (takes approx. 10 minutes).
14. Turn the vacuum pump adaptor switch OFF and allow to stand it for 5 minutes.
CAUTION: Do not operate the compressor in the vacuum condition; damage may occur.
15. Carry out a leak test. (Good if the negative pressure does not drop.)
CAUTION: If the negative pressure drops, increase the tightness of the connections, and then repeat the evacuation procedure from step (12).
16. Turn the handle of the adaptor valve back all the way (valve closed), remove it from the gauge manifold and install the bulk container.
17. Open the valve of the bulk container.
18. Tighten the handle of the adaptor valve (valve open) to charge the system with 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.
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: The leak detector 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 can 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.
