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When replacing compressor

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Compressor oil is sealed in each new compressor by the amount required for A/C system. Therefore, when using a new compressor for replacement, drain excess 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 amount in compressor 

100 cm 3  (100 cc) 

Fig 1: Identifying Compressor Assembly
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