Five Hundred AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
NOTE: Service A/C compressors are shipped without refrigerant oil.
1. Rotate the old A/C compressor shaft 8 to 10 full rotations (clockwise) while collecting the refrigerant oil in a clean measuring cup.
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Add the same amount plus the amount collected during refrigerant recovery.
Refrigerant Oil Adding for New Suction Accumulator or Receiver/Drier Installation
1. Drill one half-inch hole in the old suction accumulator or receiver/drier cylinder and drain the oil into a clean measuring cup.
2. Add the quantity of oil drained, plus the amount collected during refrigerant recovery and 60 ml (2 oz.).
Oil Injection Using a Dye/Lubricant Injector
NOTE: If fluorescent leak detection dye is also to be added during A/C charging, the dye may be added to the dye/lubricant injector along with the
refrigerant oil.
1. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
2. Assemble the dye/lubricant injector using the correct adapters to match the amount of PAG oil to be injected.
3. Verify that all the valves on the dye/lubricant injector are closed.
4. Fill the dye/lubricant injector with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
5. Install the dye/lubricant injector between the low-side service gauge port valve and the refrigerant service station or manifold gauge set.
6. Open all valves and charge the refrigerant system.