Repair Procedures: Installation
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- Make sure that the compressor mounting bolt with the correct length is screwed in. Tighten the mounting bolts to the specified tightening order.
Tightening Torque:
10.0 ~ 15.0 N.m (2.04 ~ 3.36 kgf.m, 7.37 ~ 11.0 lb-ft)
- Install in the reverse order of removal and note the followings:
- If you're installing a new compressor, drain all the refrigerant oil from the removed compressor, and measure its volume. Subtract the volume of drained oil from 125±10cc. The result is the amount of oil you should drain from the new compressor (through the suction fitting).
- Replace the O-rings with new ones at each fitting, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them. Be sure to use the right O-rings for R-134a to avoid leakage.
- To avoid contamination, do not return the oil to the container once dispensed, and never mix it with other refrigerant oils.
- Immediately after using the oil, replace the cap on the container and seal it to avoid moisture absorption.WARNING:
- If PAG oil mixes into the POE oil of the system, dielectric breakdown may occur due to decreased volumetric resistivity and the A/C compressor may not work.