Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Leak Detection

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Leak detection

Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging procedure in appropriate Service Information .
Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor. Refer to the appropriate Service Information for the procedure.
Install the adapters from the A/C Flush Adapter Kit on the ports of the A/C compressor, using the existing retaining bolts.
- For access to the correct adapters and A/C Flush Adapter Kit 1 through 3. Refer to: Climate Control Tools and Equipment .
Connect the high and low pressure lines of the air conditioning service unit to the corresponding fittings on the adapter.
- For access to the correct Ford approved A/C Refrigerant Management System Refer to: Climate Control Tools and Equipment .
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).
NOTE: Depending on refrigerant type used:
- Use a Rotunda-approved Electronic Leak Detector for R-134a refrigerant SAE Certified to J2791.
- Use a Rotunda-approved Electronic Leak Detector for R-1234yf refrigerant SAE Certified to J2913.
Using the Refrigerant Leak Detector, check for leaks at the compressor shaft.
- For access to the Ford approved Refrigerant Leak Detector Refer to: Climate Control Tools and Equipment .
When the leak test is complete, recover the refrigerant from the compressor.
If an external leak is found, install a new A/C compressor.