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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2445 (HVAC SYSTEM - REPAIR)COMPRESSOR64 52... INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPENING AND REPLACING PARTS IN REFRIGERANT CIRCUITII) PART REPLACEMENT AND PART REPLACEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF INSIDIOUS LEAK
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
II) Part Replacement And Part Replacement On Account Of Insidious Leak
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION II) Part Replacement And Part Replacement On Account Of Insidious Leak
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(minor leak, e.g. hairline crack)
Work sequence:
- Draw off A/C system, then determine drawn-off refrigerant oil quantity. Refer to DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R134A) .
- Carry out part replacement
- Replace removed refrigerant oil with new refrigerant oil
- Additionally
replenish new refrigerant oil in accordance with replaced parts:
- Compressor: refer to NOTES ON REPLACING COMPRESSOR .
- Evaporator: 10 ml
- Condenser: 10 ml
- Desiccant insert/desiccant bottle: 30 ml
- Each replaced refrigerant line: 10 ml
- Condenser with integrated dryer: 30 ml
- Safety pressure switch and seals: no additional refrigerant oil
- Evacuate and fill A/C system. Refer to DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R134A) .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.