Inspection and Assembly Requirements - Following An A/C Compressor Failure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination and possible failure of the new A/C compressor, carry out the following procedures:

Install a new thermostatic expansion valve (TXV). For additional information, see VALVE - THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION .
Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, see COMPRESSOR - 3.0L or COMPRESSOR - 3.9L .
- Drain the residual refrigerant oil from the A/C compressor and measure the volume for correct system oil matching. For additional information, see REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING .

NOTE: The thermostatic expansion valve cannot be cleaned and a new thermostatic expansion valve must be installed.

Remove the receiver/drier. For additional information, see RECEIVER DRIER .
- Drain the residual refrigerant oil from the receiver/drier and measure the volume for correct oil system matching. For additional information, see REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING .

NOTE: System flushing is the preferred method of cleaning. However, if flushing equipment is not available, carry out system filtering.

Carry out an A/C system flushing or filtering procedure:
- If A/C system flushing equipment is available, clean the A/C condenser core by flushing. For additional information, see AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM FLUSHING .
- If A/C system flushing equipment is not available, carry out a system filtering procedure. For additional information, see REFRIGERANT SYSTEM FILTERING AFTER A/C COMPONENT REPLACEMENT .
Install the new A/C compressor. For additional information, see COMPRESSOR - 3.0L or COMPRESSOR - 3.9L .
Install the new receiver/drier, if necessary. For additional information, see RECEIVER DRIER .
Install the new TXV. For additional information, see VALVE - THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION .
Correctly oil match the system. For additional information, see REFRIGERANT OIL ADDING .
Evacuate and charge the system. For additional information, see AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .