Removal & Installation: Compressor: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. If filtering of refrigerant system is not to be performed, add correct amount of lubricant to refrigerant system.
- If amount of oil drained from old compressor is between 3-5 ounces (85-142 ml), pour same amount plus one ounce (30 ml) of clean PAG refrigerant compressor oil or equivalent into new compressor.
- If amount of oil that was removed from old compressor is greater than 5 ounces (142 ml), pour same amount drained of clean PAG refrigerant compressor oil or equivalent into new compressor. If amount of oil that was removed from old compressor is less than 3 ounces (85 ml), pour 3 ounces (85 ml) of clean PAG refrigerant compressor oil or equivalent into new 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. Check system for proper operation.