Fitting an existing compressor

Fitting an existing compressor

When refitting an existing compressor a quantity of refrigerant oil equivalent to the amount obtained when the system was discharged must be added to the compressor.

Use only an approved refrigerant lubricating oil:

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CAUTION: Do not use any other type of refrigerant oil.

Refrigerant oil easily absorbs water and must not be stored for long periods. Do not pour unused oil back into the container.

Refit

1. Fit bolts to compressor.
2. Position compressor to engine, fit washers to bolts and tighten to 45 Nm.
3. Clean compressor and pipe connections.
4. Remove caps from compressor and pipe connections.
5. Lubricate 2 new ’O’ rings with refrigerant oil and fit to pipes.
6. Position air conditioning pipe unions to compressor, fit securing bolts and tighten to 25 Nm.
7. Connect multiplug to compressor.
8. Fit alternator. See ELECTRICAL, Repairs.
9. Replace receiver drier. See this section.
10. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
11. Connect battery earth lead.
12. Recharge air conditioning system. See Adjustments.

CONDENSER

Service repair no - 82.15.07

Remove

1. Recover refrigerant from air conditioning system. See Adjustments.
2. Remove front bumper valance. See BODY, Exterior fittings.

3. Remove 2 bolts securing top condenser mounting brackets to striker plate panel.
4. Remove brackets from condenser.
5. Remove 2 bolts securing air conditioning pipe connections to condenser and release pipes.
6. Remove and discard 2 ’O’ rings from air conditioning pipes.

CAUTION: Immediately cap all air conditioning pipes to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture into the system.

7. Release condenser from lower mountings and remove condenser.