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Taurus 3.4L SHO

  1. Slowly discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove A/C compressor. Drain as much compressor oil from suction and discharge ports as possible. Rotate compressor shaft 6-8 revolutions by hand, while pouring oil from ports. Collect oil in a clean container and measure amount drained. DO NOT reuse old refrigerant oil.
  2. If amount drained is 3-5 ounces, add amount drained plus one ounce of NEW refrigerant oil to compressor. If amount drained is more than 5 ounces, add the same amount that was drained from compressor. If amount drained is less than 3 ounces, add 3 ounces to compressor. See SANDEN SCROLL COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES (TAURUS 3.4L SHO)  table. Add NEW refrigerant oil through suction port.
  3. Use NEW "O" rings on refrigerant lines. Install A/C compressor. Perform leak test. Evacuate and charge system. Ensure A/C system is operating properly.
SANDEN SCROLL COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES TAURUS 3.4L SHO

Component Ounces
Accumulator (1)
Condenser 1.0
Evaporator 3.0
Other Components (2) 2.0
(1) Drill two 1/2" holes in bottom of old accumulator, and drain and measure oil. Add the same amount of oil drained plus 2 ounces of NEW refrigerant oil to replacement accumulator.
(2) Add specified amount of NEW refrigerant oil following replacement of other system components such as hoses, fixed orifice tube, A/C clutch cycling switch, compressor pressure relief valve, system pressure cut-off switch, or service valve, compressor shaft seal, "O" ring or hose leaks.