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Refrigerant Oil: Service and Repair



Compressor Oil

Procedure

NOTE: Before making repairs, conduct the oil return operation to return the compressor oil in circulation with the refrigerant to compressor.

Increase engine to 1,500 rpm.
Turn the A/C switch to ON.
Turn the temperature control switch to MAX COOL.
Put in RECIRC position.
Turn the blower control switch to HI.
Leave in this condition for 10 minutes.

Replacement

NOTE
- If a component is replaced, add an appropriate amount of compressor oil.
- When replacing the compressor, the new compressor will already have the specified amount of oil in it. Install the new compressor after removing the same amount of oil that is remaining in the compressor removed.