When replacing compressor

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Compressor oil is sealed in each new compressor (1) by the amount required for air conditioner cycle. Therefore, when using a new compressor for replacement, drain oil from it by the amount calculated as follows.

"C" = "A" - "B"

"C": Amount of oil to be drained

"A": Amount of oil sealed in a new compressor

"B": Amount of oil remaining in removed compressor

NOTE: Compressor assembly supplied from factory is filled up with the following amount of oil.

Oil: 99000-27080 (H25 engine model)

Oil: 99000-99022-00E (H27 engine model)

Amount of oil in new compressor

H25 engine model: 100 cm³ (100 cc)

H27 engine model with dual A/C: 200 cm³ (200 cc)

H27 engine model with single A/C: 150 cm³ (150 cc)

Fig 1: Measuring Oil

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

Amount of compressor oil to be replenished after part replacement

Evaporator: 50 cm³ (50 cc)

Rear evaporator for H27 engine model with dual A/C: 50 cm³ (50 cc)

Condenser for H25 engine model: 15 cm³ (15 cc)

Condenser for H27 engine model: 30 cm³ (30 cc)

Receiver/dryer for H25 engine model: 20 cm³ (20 cc)

Receiver/dryer for H27 engine model: 10 cm³ (10 cc)

Hoses: 10 cm³ (10 cc)

Pipes: 10 cm³ (10 cc)