Compressor Removal & Installation: Installation

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CAUTION: Be sure to use HFC-134a (R-134a) compressor oil.

If compressor was replaced, pour new compressor oil with the same amount as that drained from compressor. See REPLENISHING COMPRESSOR OIL and PERFORMANCE DIAGNOSIS OF A/C SYSTEM .

Fig 1: Identifying Compressor Oil Volume
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

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

Amount of oil in compressor: 100 cm³ (100 cc, 6.1 in³ )
Install compressor as follows.
1. Install compressor to its bracket.
  Tightening torque
  
  Compressor mounting bolt (a): 23 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 17.0 lb-ft)
2. Connect suction and discharge hoses to compressor.
3. Install generator belt. See GENERATOR BELT .
  
  Fig 2: Installing A/C Compressor & Generator Belt
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
Connect thermal protector lead wire.
Evacuate and charge system. See OPERATION PROCEDURE FOR CHARGING A/C WITH REFRIGERANT .

CAUTION: Be sure to use HFC-134a (R-134a) compressor oil.