1998 Honda Civic AC compressor

Tiny
EVOLUTION09
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  • 1998 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 110,000 MILES
Im replacing my ac compressor and I want to know how to flush the ac system before I install the new ac compressor? Thanks
Sunday, July 19th, 2009 AT 12:15 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

You do not flush the system, when the new compressor is installed the system should be drawn done to a vacuum with a vacuum pump, this should be done for about 1/2 Hr and the system should hold a vacuum with the pump off, this is the leak testing as well.

Mark (mhpautos)
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