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Dye Injection

NOTE: The steps in this section are for manually injecting dye in the compressor discharge port. The Robinair AC1234-7 machine can inject dye while the machine is connected to the vehicle. If using the AC1234-7 machine, recover refrigerant, then use the "UV Dye" option to inject dye before recharging refrigerant, refer to A/C Refrigerant Recovery And Recharge (Remove And Replace) .
  1. Recover refrigerant from the vehicle, refer to A/C Refrigerant Recovery And Recharge (Remove And Replace) .
  2. While the refrigerant is being recovered, remove the underhood storage unit Underhood Storage Unit (Remove And Install) .
  3. Remove the fastener that secures the HVAC compressor discharge line.
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  4. Pour 1 container of Tracerline Tracer-Stick TP-3811 Hybrid/POE ultraviolet leak detection dye into the A/C compressor discharge port and reinstall the fastener to secure the discharge line to the A/C compressor (torque 10 N.m).
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  5. Recharge the vehicle with refrigerant, refer to A/C Refrigerant Recovery And Recharge (Remove And Replace) .
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