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 cm³ (100 cc)

Fig 1: Calculating Compressor Oil Amount

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