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Charging System

Follow refrigerant recharging unit manufacturers instructions for evacuating and recharging the A/C system. After system recharge, manually rotate A/C compressor 10 turns before starting the engine. Start engine with A/C off and allow to idle for at least two minutes with A/C on before raising engine speed.