Topaz V6-182 3.0L (1992)
Install a Service Filter Kit in the refrigerant system prior to installing the replacement compressor. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 96-15-5
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992-99 Models And 1991 Lincolns, Basic
Warranty Coverage For All Other Models And Major Component Warranty Coverage For All Other Lincoins
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
981205A
Kit Installation
1.2 Hrs.
981205B
Extra Time For Refrigerant
0.4 Hr.
(R-12) Recovery
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
19703
49
OASIS CODES: 208000, 208999
Service Procedure
THIS PROCEDURE IS OPTIONAL IF THE SYSTEM IS FLUSHED USING THE ROTUNDA A/C FLUSHER.
CAUTION
THIS FILTERING PROCEDURE MAY BE USED FOR EITHER R-12 OR R-134a REFRIGERANT SYSTEMS. BECAUSE THE TWO (2)
SYSTEMS USE DIFFERENT REFRIGERANT OILS AND BECAUSE THE COMPRESSOR COULD BE DAMAGED IF THE WRONG OIL IS
USED, SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION IS VERY IMPORTANT. BE SURE SYSTEM IS CORRECTLY IDENTIFIED BEFORE STARTING THE
FILTERING PROCEDURE.
Each Service Filter Kit includes the following items:
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One (1) Pancake Filter (to be installed in the liquid line between the condenser and the orifice tube)
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One (1) Instruction Sheet
NOTE
ON 1993-94 RANGER/EXPLORER VEHICLES, TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY WHEN CONNECTING THE PANCAKE
FILTER HOSE FITTINGS TO THE EVAPORATOR INLET WITH THE ORIFICE TUBE INSTALLED. REMOVE THE OFFICE TUBE AND
RUN THE SYSTEM FOR 1 HOUR AS DESCRIBED IN THE FILTERING PROCEDURE. REINSTALL THE ORIFICE TUBE AFTER
FILTERING IS COMPLETE.
CAUTION
FOLLOW ALL REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SAFETY AND SERVICE PRECAUTIONS OUTLINED IN THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE OR
WORKSHOP MANUAL.
1.
Before removing any refrigerant system components, recover the refrigerant from the system following the recycling methods outlined In the
appropriate Service/Workshop Manual.
2.
Remove the suction accumulator/drier assembly and drain the oil into a calibrated container.
3.
Install a new suction accumulator/drier and add new refrigerant oil to replace the old oil. The quantity of the new oil to be added is the amount to
match that drained from the old accumulator plus 60 mL (2 oz). Refer to the Dealer Master Parts Catalog for the correct suction accumulator/drier
part number.
CAUTION
REMEMBER TO USE MOTORCRAFT YN-9-A REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR OIL WITH R-12 SYSTEMS AND MOTORCRAFT YN-12-C
REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR OIL WITH R-134a SYSTEMS. FAILURE TO USE THE CORRECT REFRIGERANT OIL MAY RESULT IN
DAMAGE TO SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
4.
Install a new orifice tube. Refer to the Dealer Master Parts Catalog for the correct orifice tube part number. If the orifice tube in the vehicle is
located in the liquid line between the condenser and the evaporator, replace the liquid line assembly.