XJ (X350) V8-4.2L (2005)
Compressor HVAC: Technical Service Bulletins
A/C - System Flushing Procedure After Compressor R & R
XJ412-01
XJ range
DATE: 02/05
MODEL:
2004 MY-ON
XJ range
VIN:
G00001-ON
Air Conditioning (A/C) System - Flushing - Revised Procedure
Issue:
This Technical Bulletin has been issued to inform the dealer network of a new A/C system flushing procedure following a major A/C compressor failure
(debris has entered the A/C system).
Action:
When installing a new A/C compressor a new A/C system flushing procedure must be carried out. Follow the procedure outlined below
SERVICE INSTRUCTION
Note:
Liquid refrigerant MUST be used to flush the A/C system. The flushing equipment MUST have at least 6 kg of refrigerant to carry out the
flushing procedure.
With the A/C compressor already removed as described in GTR section 412-03A, and the vehicle still on the lift:
1.
Remove the A/C desiccant bag access plug, and remove the A/C desiccant bag and filter (Illustration 1).
2.
Record condition of A/C desiccant bag and filter (contamination etc.).
3.
Discard the A/C desiccant bag and filter.
4.
Install and tighten the A/C desiccant bag access plug.