installing an air conditioner compressor

175,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SINGSONG80
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How to install an air conditioner compressor when the system has been flushed and new freon has already been put in?
Jul 7, 2008 at 10:29 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

In order to replace the compressor without loosing the Freon, you will have evacuate the AC system into a canister using vacuum.

Here is a video that shows step by step process:

https://youtu.be/4EqdrBVb0sY

Also you might find this article helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-air-conditioner-compressor

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
Sep 18, 2021 at 1:03 PM
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