Removal & Installation: Compressor: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
If installing a new air conditioning compressor due to an internal failure of old unit, you must carry out following procedures to remove contamination from air conditioning system. If A/C flushing equipment is available, carry out flushing of air conditioning system prior to installing a new air conditioning compressor. See FLUSHING PROCEDURES in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING. If A/C flushing equipment is not available, carry out filtering of air conditioning system after a new air conditioning compressor has been installed. Install a new evaporator core orifice or accumulator-drier as directed by A/C flushing or filtering procedure.
NOTE:
For all compressor repair operations, see COMPRESSOR SERVICING article in GENERAL SERVICING.