Ford Explorer: Climate Control System - General Information / General Procedures - Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Leak Detection - Vehicles With: R134A Refrigerant
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Air Conditioning Service Unit |
Electronic Leak Detector |
Air Conditioning Adaptor Kit |
Leak detection
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Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C)
System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging procedure in Group 412.
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Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 412 for the procedure.
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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.
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219-00082 ACF-3000 33PC Adapter Kit - Revised 1st released 44pc kit
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219-00083 A/C Flushing Adapter Kit 2 of 3 (Previously "Supplement A", 2nd released kit)
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219-00084 A/C Flushing Adapter Kit 3 of 3
Use the General Equipment: Air Conditioning Adaptor Kit
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Connect the high and low pressure lines of the air
conditioning service unit to the corresponding fittings on the adapter.
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265‐37887 Ritchie R134A A/C Refrigerant Hybrid Management System
Use the General Equipment: Air Conditioning Service Unit
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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).
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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.
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023‐22791 Robinair Infrared A/C Refrigerant Leak Detector w/Case
Use the General Equipment: Electronic Leak Detector
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When the leak test is complete, recover the refrigerant from the compressor.
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If an external leak is found, install a new A/C compressor.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Air Conditioning Service Unit
Electronic Leak Detector
Air Conditioning Adaptor Kit
Leak detection
Recover the refrigerant...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
A/C Odor Remover Flexible Applicator
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® A/C Cooling Coil CoatingYN-29
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Inspection
NOTE:
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NOTICE:
Do not use leaded fuel in a vehicle equipped with a
catalytic converter. In a vehicle that is continually misfueled, the
lead in the fuel will be deposited in the catalytic converter and
completely blanket the catalyst. Lead reacts with platinum to "poison"
the catalyst...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Tie Rod End Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...
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wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Keep the areas in front of the airbags free from obstruction.
Do not affix anything to or over the airbag covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment or in a sudden stop. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.
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