INSPECTION AND ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS
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Caution
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• To prevent refrigerant system contamination and possible failure of the new A/C compressor, carry out the following procedures:
1. Remove the A/C compressor. (See A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].) (See A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3].)
- (1) Drain the residual compressor oil from the A/C compressor and measure the volume for correct system oil matching. (See COMPRESSOR OIL ADDING.)
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2. Remove the receiver/drier. (See RECEIVER/DRIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
- (1) Drain the residual refrigerant oil from the receiver/drier and measure the volume for correct oil system matching.
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Note
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• The receiver/drier cannot be cleaned and new components must be installed.
3. Carry out an A/C system flushing or filtering procedure:
- (1) If A/C system flushing equipment is available, clean the evaporator core and the condenser by flushing. (See A/C SYSTEM FLUSHING.)
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- (2) If A/C system flushing equipment is not available, carry out the Refrigerant System Filtering After A/C Compressor Replacement. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM FILTERING FOLLOWING A/C COMPONENT INSTALLATION.)
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Note
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• System flushing is the preferred method of cleaning. However, if flushing equipment is not available, carry out system filtering.
4. Install the new A/C compressor. (See A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ (3.0L Duratec)].) (See A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3].)
5. Install the new suction receiver/drier. (See RECEIVER/DRIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6. Correctly oil match the system. (See COMPRESSOR OIL ADDING.)
7. Evacuate and charge the system. (See A/C SYSTEM EVACUATION AND CHARGING.)