Retrofit Procedure

RETROFIT PROCEDURE

- Discharge and capture refrigerant R-12 using Kent Moore ACR3 or equivalent.

- Evacuate system to remove any R-12 contaminants

- Remove refrigerant oil from compressor; depending on accessibility, use one of the following methods:

^ Use refrigerant oil evacuation feature of Kent Moore ACR3, ACR4 or equivalent.

^ Remove compressor, unscrew oil drain plug and drain refrigerant oil.

- Identify compressor type and fill with quantity of PAG refrigerant oil specified in table.

- Reinstall compressor (if removed).

- Install new O-rings on compressor suction and discharge hose fittings.

- Replace receiver drier. Use new O-rings

- Identify and install correct R-134a adapters (from Kit Part No.357 820 794) to high pressure and low pressure service valves.




- Low pressure valve -1-, 7/16" connection Part No. 357 820 797 A

- High pressure valve -2-, 3/8" connection Part No. 357 820 797 or high pressure valve -2-, 7/16" connection Part No. 357 820 797B

- Evacuate system for a minimum of 30 minutes using Kent Moore ACR4 or equivalent.

- Charge system with refrigerant R-134a, --> Refrigerant capacity table.

- Perform A/C system quality check and leak test --> Repair Manual, Air Conditioning, Repair Group 87.

- Install new R-134a adhesive label over original R-12 label on radiator support.