Flush A/C System If A/C Compressor Has Seized (GROUP 87, NO. 84-04)

WARNING: This page is about the Rabbit L, 2D Hatchback, 1.6 G, Automatic, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 1984-10-08
Reference number: GROUP 87, NO. 84-04

FLUSH A/C SYSTEM IF A/C COMPRESSOR HAS SEIZED

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 87, NO. 84-04, Date of Issue: October 8, 1984

A/C COMPRESSOR - FLUSH A/C SYSTEM IF A/C COMPRESSOR HAS SEIZED

Model(s): Volkswagen Rabbit, Jetta (Diesel), All years

Group: 87 - Air Conditioner

Bulletin No.: 84-04

Part Identifier: 8734

Date: October 8, 1984

SERVICE INFORMATION

If A/C compressor has seized during operation, the refrigerant system must be flushed to remove contaminants before installing new compressor.

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles when charging or discharging system. Be sure work area is well ventilated. Refrigerant-12 is heavier than air and can accumulate in areas of poor air circulation. Avoid inhaling fumes when using flame type leak detector. Refrigerant-12 becomes poisonous gas after coming into contact with open flame.

CAUTION: Always discharge refrigerant from air conditioner system before loosening connections, hoses, etc.

Work Sequence

- Discharge A/C refrigerant system.

- Remove A/C compressor.

- Remove expansion valve and inspect for contamination.

- Flush refrigerant system with refrigerant R-11 using 5 times system charge capacity (approx. 165.0 oz).

NOTE: Refrigerant R-12 may be used for flushing if refrigerant R-11 is not available.

- Replace expansion valve if contaminated.

- Replace receiver/drier.

- Install compressor.

- Evacuate and re-charge A/C refrigerant system.