Taurus V6-195 3.2L DOHC SHO (1994)
Refrigerant Filter: Service and Repair
A/C SYSTEM FILTERING
NOTE: Vehicles that have an inoperative A/C compressor, due to internal causes, should have the refrigerant system cleaned to remove any debris or
contaminants that may be present to prevent damage to the replacement A/C compressor.
A Filter Kit should be installed in the refrigerant system prior to the installation of the replacement A/C compressor. The pancake filter, supplied with
each kit, should be temporarily installed in the liquid line between the A/C condenser core and the A/C evaporator core orifice. The suction filter,
supplied with each kit, should be installed in the suction line between the suction accumulator/drier and the A/C compressor. Install the replacement A/C
compressor and the filters as outlined in the following procedure. The filter Kit for systems with the nylon lined suction hose is Ford part number
F2VY-19E773-C.
CAUTION: Follow all the refrigerant system safety and service precautions.
INSTALLATION
1. Before removing any refrigerant system components, Recover the A/C system refrigerant following the approved recycling methods.
2. Remove the suction accumulator/drier and drain the oil into a calibrated container.
NOTE: Due to the internal design of the suction accumulator/drier, it will be necessary to drill two 13 mm (1/2 inch) holes in the suction
accumulator/drier cylinder to drain the oil from the suction accumulator/drier.
3. Install a new suction accumulator/drier and add new refrigerant oil to replace the old oil. The quantity of new oil to be added is the amount to
match that drained from the accumulator/drier plus 60 ml (2 oz).
4. Install a new A/C evaporator core orifice. If the A/C evaporator core orifice is located in the liquid line between the A/C condenser core and the
A/C evaporator core, replace the liquid line assembly or install an orifice replacement kit.
Pancake Filter Installation
5. Temporarily install the pancake filter in the liquid line between the A/C condenser core and the A/C evaporator core orifice. Be sure the filter inlet
is toward the A/C condenser core. Connections can be made using the A/C Test Fitting Set, D88P-19703-B, and a flexible refrigerant hose of 2500
psi burst rating. Individual fittings are also available.
6. Remove the old A/C compressor and drain the oil into a calibrated container.
7. Drain the oil from the replacement A/C compressor into a clean calibrated container.
NOTE: It will be necessary to transfer the A/C clutch from the old A/C compressor to the replacement A/C compressor.
8. A new service replacement FS-10 A/C compressor contains 207 m1 (7 oz) of refrigerant oil. If the amount of oil drained from the removed A/C
compressor is between 90 and 148 ml (3 to 5 oz), pour the same amount of clean refrigerant oil into the new A/C compressor. If the amount of oil
drained from the old A/C compressor is greater than 148 ml (5 oz) pour the same amount of clean refrigerant oil into the new A/C compressor. If