Does my replacement A/C need to be recharged?

2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE
61,000 MILES • 1.4L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JIMVAN
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my A/C is being replaced and i was wondering after they replace it do they have to recharge it also?
Jun 13, 2021 at 8:30 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Anytime the system is opened, the Freon is lost (should be vacuumed). As a result, it needs to be recharged. Here is a link that shows how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
Jun 13, 2021 at 10:13 PM
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