Draining Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the oil from both the suction and discharge ports of the removed compressor into a clean, graduated container.
Rotate the compressor shaft to assist in draining the compressor.
- Measure and record the amount of oil drained from the removed compressor.
This measurement will be used during installation of the replacement compressor.
- Properly discard the used refrigerant oil.
IMPORTANT:
Drain and measure as much of the refrigerant oil as possible from the removed compressor.