Outlander 4WD L4-2.4L (4B12) (2008)
Compressor Shaft Seal: Customer Interest
A/C - Refrigerant Leak From Compressor Front Shaft Seal
No: TSB-10-55-006
DATE: July, 2010
MODEL: See below
SUBJECT:
REFRIGERANT GAS LEAK AT A/C COMPRESSOR
SEAL
PURPOSE
On some affected vehicles, refrigerant gas may leak from the front shaft seal of the A/C compressor, causing decreased A/C cooling performance. This
TSB provides instructions to replace the A/C compressor with a new, improved part, using the applicable part number from the Parts Information section
of this bulletin.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2008-10 Outlander built prior to May 21, 2010
2009-10 Lancer, Lancer Sportback built prior to May 20, 2010
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Refer to the label on the vehicle's A/C compressor and confirm it is NOT a new part number. See the chart in the Parts Information section of this
TSB for new part numbers.
If the vehicle is equipped with a part number listed in the chart, this TSB does not apply. Conduct further diagnosis.
2. Perform a leak test before replacement to verify leak location. Do not replace the A/C compressor if a refrigerant leak at the front shaft seal cannot be
verified.
3. Refer to Group 55 - Heater, Ventilation and Air Conditioning in the service manual and replace the A/C compressor with a redesigned part.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use only the Genuine Mitsubishi parts listed.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization to repair. If an affected vehicle is reported with the described condition,
diagnose the condition, repair as described in this