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Repair Instructions: Flushing

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Tools Required

IMPORTANT: Flushing with the ACR 2000 is not intended to remove metal from the A/C system.

Flushing is intended to remove the following:

    IMPORTANT: Warmer engine or ambient temperature decreases the refrigerant recovery time during the A/C flush procedure.
  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the TXV. Refer to Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement .
  3. Install the stud for the J 45268  kit onto the J 45268-115. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  4. Install the J 45268-115 in place of the TXV.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the TXV mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

  6. Connect the evaporator line to the J 45268-115.
  7. Install the TXV block fitting nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

  8. Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement (L26 L32) .
  9. Install J 45268-10 to the A/C compressor hose assembly.
  10. Install the nut and bolt from the J 45268  kit to the J 45268-10 and compressor hose assembly. See Special Tools and Equipment .

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

  11. Forward flow refrigerant flushing is recommended for contaminated refrigerant or PAG oil.

    Perform the following procedure:

      Fig 1: View Of A/C Filter And Check Valve
      GM787687Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
      IMPORTANT: The filter inside J 45268-1 is serviceable. Remove and discard the check valve from the filter.
    1. Service the filter with ACDelco P/N GF 470, before each flush.
    2. Install the port plugs J 45268-9 onto the J 45268-10.
    3. Install the fitting J 45268-7 onto the J 45268-10.
    4. Install the fitting J 45268-8 onto the J 45268-10.
    5. Connect J 45268-1 flush filter to the suction port of J 45268-7 flush adapter.
    6. Connect the blue hose from the J 43600  to the J 45268-1 flush filter adapter. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    7. Connect the red hose from the J 43600  to the J 45268-8 flush adapter. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  12. Reverse flow refrigerant flush is recommended for desiccant bag failure. Replace the receiver dehydrator when the A/C flush is complete and perform the following procedure:
      IMPORTANT: The filter inside J 45268-1 is serviceable. Remove and discard the check valve from the filter.
    1. Service the filter with ACDelco P/N GF 470, before each flush.
    2. Install the port plugs J 45268-9 onto the J 45268-10.
    3. Install the fitting J 45268-7 onto the J 45268-10.
    4. Install the fitting J 45268-8 onto the J 45268-10.
    5. Connect J 45268-1 flush filter to the discharge port of J 45268-7 flush adapter.
    6. Connect the blue hose from J 43600  to the J 45268-1 flush filter adapter. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    7. Connect the red hose from J 43600  to the J 45268-8 flush adapter. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    13. IMPORTANT: Close the valve on the external refrigerant tank, before starting the flush process.
  13. Flush the A/C system. Follow the instructions supplied with the J 43600  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  14. Disconnect the red hose on the J 43600  from the J 45268-10. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  15. Disconnect the blue hose on the J 43600  from the J 45268-1. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  16. Remove J 45268-1 from the J 45268-10.
  17. Remove the J 45268-10 from the A/C compressor hose assembly.
    18. IMPORTANT: Flushing will remove all the PAG oil from the A/C system.
    The A/C system must be replenished with the correct amount of PAG oil.
  18. If you will reinstall the removed A/C compressor, perform the following procedure:
    1. Remove the A/C compressor drain plug.
    2. Drain the PAG oil from the A/C compressor. Rotate the compressor input shaft to assist in draining the PAG oil from the compressor.
    3. Install the A/C compressor drain plug.

      Tighten:  Tighten the drain plug to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

    4. Add the total system capacity of PAG oil to the A/C compressor. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .
  19. If you will replace the A/C compressor after flushing the system, perform the following procedure:
    1. Determine if the new service compressor is shipped with PAG oil. Refer to the Refrigerant System Capacities .
    2. If the service compressor is shipped with PAG oil, DO NOT drain the new PAG oil from the compressor.
    3. Deduct the amount of PAG oil shipped with the service compressor from the amount of PAG oil listed in the capacities table. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .
    4. Add the calculated amount to the compressor, as needed.
    20. IMPORTANT: Flushing will remove the fluorescent leak detection dye from the A/C system.
  20. Add one bottle of J 41447  directly to the A/C Compressor. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  21. Install the A/C compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement (L26 L32) .
  22. Remove J 45268-115.
  23. Inspect the TXV for debris. Clean or replace as needed.
  24. Install the TXV. Refer to Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement .
  25. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  26. Leak test the fittings using J 42220  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
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