Balancing Procedure with Service Compressor Replacement (Flushing Required)
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- Flush the A/C system. Flushing will remove all the oil from the A/C system. Refer to Flushing (NON-HP2) , Flushing (HP2) .
- Remove the A/C compressor from the vehicle. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LY2, LY5, LH6, L76, L92, LC9 and LMG) .
The A/C system must be replenished with 150 ml (5.0 oz) of POE oil.
NOTE:The refrigerant oil in the A/C system must be balanced during compressor replacement.
The new service compressor is shipped with 74 ml (2.5 oz) of refrigerant oil. Do not drain the oil from the compressor.
- Before installing the compressor, deduct the amount of oil shipped with the compressor 74 ml (2.5 oz) from the total amount of the system oil 150 ml (5.0 oz).
- Add the calculated amount 76 ml (2.5 oz) of oil to the compressor and install it in the vehicle.