Hose Flushing Procedure
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- Connect the ACR2000 service hose couplers to the J-43600-50 hose flush adapter fittings and open the service hose coupler valves.
- Power on the ACR2000.
- If there is positive pressure in the ACR2000 service hoses, press START to recover the service hoses. If there is 88-98 kPa (26-29 Hg) of vacuum showing on the display screen, skip to step 7.
- Press Vacuum.
- Press Start. Allow the vacuum program to run until the display screen shows between 88-98 kPa (26-29 Hg).
- Press Pause.
- Press Main Menu.
- Press Scroll Menu.
- Press Oil Flush.
- Press Next.
- Enter 03:00 (for a three minute flush) and press Start.
- The ACR2000 will now flush the service hoses for three minutes and then recover the refrigerant
- Close the ACR2000 service hose couplers and remove the J-43600-50 hose flush adapter.
- The ACR2000 can now be connected to the hybrid vehicle to perform the A/C system diagnostic or service procedures.
IMPORTANT:
Flushing with the ACR 2000 is not intended to remove metal from the A/C system.
Flushing is intended to remove the following contaminants:
- Contaminated polyester (POE) oil
- Desiccant, following a desiccant bag failure
- Overcharge of POE oil
- Refrigerant contamination
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non HP2) or Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (HP2) .
- Remove the orifice tube. Refer to Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement (W/O C69) or Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement (W/C69) or Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement (W/O C69-HP2) or Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement (W/C69-HP2) .
- Connect the A/C lines with the orifice tube removed.
- Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LY2, LY5, LH6, L76, L92 and LMG) or Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (HP2) .
- Inspect the end of the suction hose for a suction screen.
- Remove the suction screen, if installed.
- Install J 45268-4 to the A/C compressor suction hose.
- Install J 45268-5 to the A/C compressor discharge hose.
- Forward flow refrigerant flushing is recommended for contaminated refrigerant or POE oil.
Perform the following procedure:
- Service the filter with ACDelco P/N GF 470, before each flush.
Connect the J 45268-1 flush filter to the suction port of the J 45268-4 flush adapter.
- Connect the blue hose from the J 43600 to the J 45268-1 flush filter adapter. See Special Tools .
- Connect the red hose from the J 43600 to the J 45268-5 flush adapter. See Special Tools .
IMPORTANT: The filter inside the J 45268-1 is serviceable. Remove and discard the check valve from the filter. - Service the filter with ACDelco P/N GF 470, before each flush.
- Reverse flow refrigerant flushing is recommended for desiccant bag failure. Perform the following procedure and replace the accumulator when the flush procedure is complete.
- Service the filter with AC P/N GF 470, before each flush. Connect the J 45268-1 flush filter to the discharge port of the J 45268-5 flush adapter.
- Connect the blue hose from the J 43600 to the J 45268-1 flush filter adapter. See Special Tools .
- Connect the red hose from the J 43600 to the suction port of the J 45268-4 flush adapter. See Special Tools .
IMPORTANT: The filter inside the J 45268-1 is serviceable. Remove and discard the check valve from the filter. - Flush the front A/C system. Follow the instructions supplied with the J 43600 . See Special Tools .
- If the vehicle is equipped with rear A/C, flush the auxiliary A/C system separately.
- Cut the orifice tube frame and screen, enough to access the end of the orifice tube. Pinch off the orifice tube.
- Install the pinched orifice tube. Refer to Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement (W/O C69) or Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement (W/C69) or Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement (W/O C69-HP2) or Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement (W/C69-HP2) .
- Remove the auxiliary thermal expansion valve (TXV). Refer to Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement .
- Install the J 45268-121.
- Install the auxiliary evaporator core to the A/C lines.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Connect the auxiliary A/C lines to the auxiliary evaporator core.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Flush the auxiliary A/C system. Follow the instructions supplied with the J 43600 . See Special Tools .
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the auxiliary A/C lines from the auxiliary evaporator core.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the J 45268-121.
- Inspect the TXV for debris.
Clean or replace as needed.
- Install the auxiliary TXV. Refer to Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement .
- Remove the J 45268-4 from the A/C compressor suction hose.
- Remove the J 45268-5 from the A/C compressor discharge hose.
- If the removed A/C compressor is being reinstalled, perform the following procedure:
- Drain the POE oil from the A/C compressor.
- Rotate the compressor input shaft to assist in draining the POE oil from the A/C compressor.
- Add the total system capacity of POE oil to the A/C compressor. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities (Non-HP2) Refrigerant System Capacities (HP2) .
- If you will replace the A/C compressor after flushing the system, perform the following procedure:
- Determine if the new service compressor is shipped with POE oil. Refer to the Refrigerant System Capacities (Non-HP2) Refrigerant System Capacities (HP2) .
- If the service compressor is shipped with POE oil, DO NOT drain the new POE oil from the compressor.
- Deduct the amount of POE oil shipped with the service compressor from the amount of POE oil listed in the capacities table. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities (Non-HP2) Refrigerant System Capacities (HP2) .
- Add the calculated amount to the compressor, as needed.
- Add one bottle of J 41447 directly to the A/C compressor. See Special Tools .
- Install the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LY2, LY5, LH6, L76, L92 and LMG) or Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (HP2) .
- Install a new orifice tube. Refer to Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement (W/O C69) or Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement (W/C69) or Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement (W/O C69-HP2) or Expansion (Orifice) Tube Replacement (W/C69-HP2) .
- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non HP2) or Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (HP2) .
- Leak test the fittings using J 42220 . See Special Tools .
IMPORTANT:
Warmer engine or ambient temperature decreases the refrigerant recovery time during the A/C flush procedure.
IMPORTANT:
Close the valve on the external refrigerant tank, before starting the flush process.
IMPORTANT:
Flush the front A/C system before flushing the auxiliary A/C system.
IMPORTANT:
Pinch off the orifice tube in order to prevent refrigerant flow to the front system during the auxiliary system flush.
IMPORTANT:
The auxiliary evaporator core can be flushed without totally reassembling into the auxiliary HVAC module.
IMPORTANT:
Flushing will remove all the POE oil from the A/C system.
The A/C system must be replenished with the correct amount of POE oil.
The A/C system must be replenished with the correct amount of POE oil.
IMPORTANT:
Flushing will remove the fluorescent leak detection dye from the A/C system.