Removal & Installation: Compressor: Installation
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- To install, reverse removal procedure. If a new A/C compressor is to be installed, A/C compressor clutch field coil and A/C clutch plate must be transferred from old unit. See appropriate COMPRESSOR SERVICING article in GENERAL SERVICING. If filtering of refrigerant system is not to be performed, lubricate refrigerant system with correct amount of clean PAG oil or equivalent.
- Rotate A/C compressor shaft six to eight revolutions while collecting oil in a clean measuring device. If amount of oil drained from old A/C compressor is between 3-5 ounces (85-142 ml), pour same amount plus 1 ounce (30 ml) of clean PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil or equivalent into new A/C compressor.
- If amount of oil that was removed from old A/C compressor is greater than 15 ounces (142 m), pour same amount drained of clean PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil or equivalent into new A/C compressor. If amount of oil that was removed from old A/C compressor is less than 3 ounces (85 ml), pour 3 ounces (85 ml) of clean PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil or equivalent into new A/C compressor.
- Install new "O" ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil or equivalent. If filtering of refrigerant system is not to be performed, evacuate, leak test, and charge refrigerant system. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING.