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Outline of Service

Outline

Check refrigerant charge amount
Recover refrigerant
Evacuation
Charge refrigerant
A/C compressor
If the Air Conditioning (A/C) cooling performance is insufficient, first check the amount of refrigerant is within specifiction. If the amount of refiigerant is insufficient, check for gas leaks and repair the defective parts before re-charging the A/C system.
These pages will explain the removal and installation procedures, together with refrigerant charging methods for an A/C compressor.
 
1. Check refrigerant charge amount
Check the amount of refrigerant charge and for gas leaks.
 
2. Recover refrigerant
Recover the refrigerant.
 
HINT:
Recover the A/C refrigerant with a refrigerant recovery machine.
 
3. Remove and install A/C compressor
After removing the drive belt, remove and install the A/C compressor.
 
4. Charge refrigerant
Charge the refrigerant.

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