XL-7 Limited 4WD V6-2.7L (2002)
Refrigerant Oil: Service and Repair
Replenishing Compressor Oil
CAUTION: Be sure to use HFC-134a (R-134a) compressor oil.
When replacing air conditioning parts with new ones, it is necessary to replenish oil by the amount supposedly remaining in each part.
When changing gas only
When it is unavoidable to change gas without replacing any component part for engine removal and installation or for some other reason, replenish 20
cu.cm (20 cc) oil. When replenishing gas only, oil replenishment is not necessary.
When replacing compressor
Compressor oil is sealed in each new compressor (1) by the amount required for air conditioner cycle. Therefore, when using a new compressor for
replacement, drain 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.
Amount of oil in new compressor
Dual A/C model: 140 cu.cm (140 cc)
Single A/C model: 100 cu.cm (100 cc)
When Replacing Other Part
Amount of compressor oil
Replaced part: Amount of compressor oil to be replenished
Evaporator: 25 cu.cm (25 cc)
Rear evaporator (for dual A/C model): 25 cu.cm (25 cc)
Condenser: 15 cu.cm (15 cc)
Receiver/dryer: 20 cu.cm (20 cc)
Hoses: 10 cu.cm (10 cc) each
Pipes: 10 cu.cm (10 cc) each
