Inspection and Assembly Requirements

INSPECTION AND ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS

CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination and possible failure of the new A/C compressor, carry out the following procedures:

NOTE: A dirty A/C evaporator core orifice or a condenser to evaporator tube containing black refrigerant oil and particles indicates that the A/C compressor has failed and a new compressor must be installed.

1. Remove and discard the A/C evaporator core orifice. For additional information, refer to EVAPORATOR CORE ORIFICE.

2. Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 2.0 L ZETEC or AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 3.0L DURATEC (4V).
1. Drain the residual refrigerant oil from the A/C compressor and measure the volume for correct system oil matching. For additional information, refer to the REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING.

NOTE: The suction accumulator/drier and A/C evaporator core orifice cannot be cleaned and new components must be installed.

3. Remove the suction accumulator. For additional information, refer to SUCTION ACCUMULATOR.
1. Drain the residual refrigerant oil from the suction accumulator/drier and measure the volume for correct oil system matching. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING.

NOTE: System flushing is the preferred method of cleaning. However, if flushing equipment is not available, carry out system filtering.

4. Carry out an A/C system flushing or filtering procedure:
1. If A/C system flushing equipment is available, clean the A/C evaporator core and the A/C condenser core by flushing. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM FLUSHING.
2. If A/C system flushing equipment is not available, carry out the Refrigerant System Filtering After A/C Compressor Replacement. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM FILTERING FOLLOWING AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPONENT INSTALLATION.

5. Install the new A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 2.0 L ZETEC or AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR - 3.0 L DURATEC (4V).
6. Install the new suction accumulator. For additional information, refer to SUCTION ACCUMULATOR.
7. Install the new A/C evaporator core orifice. For additional information, refer to EVAPORATOR CORE ORIFICE.
8. Correctly oil match the system. For additional information, refer to REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING.
9. Evacuate and char~e the system. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM EVACUATION AND CHARGING.