A/C - Refrigerant Leak From Compressor Front Shaft Seal

No: TSB-10-55-006
DATE: July, 2010
MODEL: See below

SUBJECT:
REFRIGERANT GAS LEAK AT A/C COMPRESSOR
SEAL

PURPOSE
On some affected vehicles, refrigerant gas may leak from the front shaft seal of the A/C compressor, causing decreased A/C cooling performance. This TSB provides instructions to replace the A/C compressor with a new, improved part, using the applicable part number from the Parts Information section of this bulletin.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

2008-10 Outlander built prior to May 21, 2010
2009-10 Lancer, Lancer Sportback built prior to May 20, 2010

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Refer to the label on the vehicle's A/C compressor and confirm it is NOT a new part number. See the chart in the Parts Information section of this TSB for new part numbers.
If the vehicle is equipped with a part number listed in the chart, this TSB does not apply. Conduct further diagnosis.

2. Perform a leak test before replacement to verify leak location. Do not replace the A/C compressor if a refrigerant leak at the front shaft seal cannot be verified.

3. Refer to Group 55 - Heater, Ventilation and Air Conditioning in the service manual and replace the A/C compressor with a redesigned part.

PARTS INFORMATION





Use only the Genuine Mitsubishi parts listed.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization to repair. If an affected vehicle is reported with the described condition, diagnose the condition, repair as described in this
bulletin and submit a normal warranty claim.

Use standard labor operation time. No special labor operations or times apply.