AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) Compressor - External Leak Test
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Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging .
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Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor. Refer to Climate Control .
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Install the adapters from the A/C Flush Adapter Kit on the ports of the A/C compressor, using the existing retaining bolts.- 219-00082 ACF-3000 33PC Adapter Kit - Revised 1st released 44pc kit.
- 219-00083 A/C Flushing Adapter Kit 2 of 3 (Previously "Supplement A", 2nd released kit).
- 219-00084 A/C Flushing Adapter Kit 3 of 3.
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Connect the high and low pressure lines of the A/C Service Unit to the corresponding fittings on the adapter.- 265-37887 Ritchie R134A A/C Refrigerant Hybrid Management System
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Charge the A/C compressor following the air conditioning service unit instructions. Open the low pressure valve, the high pressure valve and set the refrigerant charge amount to 0.23 kg (8 oz).
- 6.NOTE: Use a Rotunda-approved Electronic Leak Detector for R-134a refrigerant SAE Certified to J2791.
Using the Refrigerant Leak Detector, check for leaks at the compressor shaft.
- 023-22791 Robinair Infrared A/C Refrigerant Leak Detector w/Case
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If an external leak is found, install a new A/C compressor. Refer to Climate Control .