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A/C Replacement Compressor Information Insert

SI B 64 04 02
Heating and Air Conditioning

February 2006
Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes Advance S.I. B64 04 02 dated December 2002. The content of the Service Information is unchanged.

SUBJECT
Replacement A/C Compressor Information Insert

MODEL
ALL

SITUATION

When replacing an Air Conditioning compressor, there is an information page inside the parts box that gives conflicting information about replacing the receiver/dryer.

CAUSE

The supplying vendor for the compressor inserts a page that contains generic information about re~acement A/C compressors~

CORRECTION





If you receive a compressor with the insert page shown, inside the replacement compressor box, disregard these instructions. The receiver dryer should only be replaced under the following conditions as outlined in the TIS repair instructions RA 64 53.....

^ If the compressor has caused contamination of the refrigerant with fillings or shavings.

^ If the vehicle comes in with a system leak or complete loss of refrigerant.

^ If the refrigerant circuit has been opened up for a period exceeding 24 hours.





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