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Removal & Installation: Compressor: Installation

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  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install NEW orifice tube. See ORIFICE TUBE . Ensure NEW compressor has proper amount of refrigerant oil. Use NEW "O" rings lubricated with clean refrigerant oil. Apply pipe sealant with Teflon® or equivalent to threads of compressor manifold and tube assembly bolt.
  2. If amount of oil drained from old compressor is between 3-5 ounces (85-142 ml), pour same amount plus 1 ounce (30 ml) of clean PAG Refrigerant 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 Oil 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 Oil into NEW compressor.
  3. Evacuate, charge, and leak test A/C system. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING.


  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install NEW orifice tube. See ORIFICE TUBE . Ensure NEW compressor has proper amount of refrigerant oil. Use NEW "O" rings lubricated with clean refrigerant oil. Apply pipe sealant with Teflon® or equivalent to threads of compressor manifold and tube assembly bolt.
  2. If amount of oil drained from old compressor is between 3-5 ounces (85-142 ml), pour same amount plus 1 ounce (30 ml) of clean PAG Refrigerant 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 Oil 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 Oil into NEW compressor.
  3. Evacuate, charge, and leak test A/C system. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING.
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