Ford Escape: Climate Control System - General Information / General Procedures - Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Leak Detection
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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For access to the correct adapters and A/C Flush Adapter Kit 1 through 3.
Refer to: Climate Control Tools and Equipment (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures).
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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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For access to the correct Ford approved A/C Refrigerant Management System
Refer to: Climate Control Tools and Equipment (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures).
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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:
Depending on refrigerant type used:
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Use a Rotunda-approved Electronic Leak Detector for R-134a refrigerant SAE Certified to J2791.
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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.
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For access to the Ford approved Refrigerant Leak Detector
Refer to: Climate Control Tools and Equipment (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures).
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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
412-001
(T71P-19703-B)
Remover, Compressor Pulley
Activation
Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning A/C Compressor procedure in Group 412...
Inspection
NOTE:
There are typically 4 types of objectionable odors found in a vehicle:
chemical odors
environmental odors
human and other interior-generated odors
microbiological odors
Before determining that A/C odor treatment is required, determine the source and the circumstances under which the odor occurs...
Other information:
WARNING: Batteries normally
produce explosive gases which can
cause personal injury. Therefore, do not
allow flames, sparks or lighted
substances to come near the battery.
When working near the battery, always
shield your face and protect your eyes...
System Operation
Universal Transmitter
The universal transmitter learns a hand-held transmitter radio
frequency code and stores the code in memory. It consists of 3 buttons
with an indicator lamp. Once the universal transmitter code is stored,
the universal transmitter emits the radio frequency of the hand-held
transmitter when the corresponding button is pressed...