Service bulletin LI83.30-P-077763

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NHTSA's summary

Complaint Customer concern of Air Conditioning not cooling. Cause Possible refrigerant leak at the evaporator. Remedy Perform the following measures : 1. Initial Quick Test 2. Create a short video of the actual pressures via AC machine, showing the engine running, and hold a copy of the VIN/RO in view as well. 3. Picture of the forming gas check being performed with VIN/RO in view. 4. OBS recording of XENTRY AC actual values of compressor request to be on and current value. (Instructions in Attachments) 5. Video recording of the leak being found via sniffer at the R/F AC drain after removing the under dash panel. (see attached videos) 6. If the evaporator is found to be leaking via sniffer, another video needs to be uploaded (or a continuation if only making the video after checks), showing the expansion valve being checked for leaks. 7. If no leaks are found with the sniffer at the expansion valve, spray soapy water mix on the expansion valve and check for leaks. Upload a video showing the spray test and VIN. 8. If the vehicle is produced AFTER June 2023, a TIPS case is required for replacement. Please open a TIPS case in the HV/LV inbox labeled "167 Evaporator Suspected of Leaking" with all attachments. 9. For vehicles produced during or prior to June 2023, a TIPS is not necessary. However, parts from repairs on such vehicles may be requested back for analysis at the QEC. Therefore, please follow parts disposition in NetStar. Repairs where parts are not returned per parts disposition instructions, or parts found to be NTF (no trouble found) are subject to debit. NOTE: • Please see the list of WIS documents for forming gas leak check and recharging of the system. • All documents, with the exception of videos need to be uploaded for the warranty claim. Videos are only needed if a TIPS case is opened. • Ensure that a full vacuum is pulled on the system for at least 30 minutes after replacement • Condenser replacement is NOT authorized as a suitable repair in lieu of the dryer not being available.

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