| Oil Specification |
| 1. | The HFC-134a system requires synthetic (POE) compressor oil whereas the R-12 system requires mineral compressor oil. The two oils must never be mixed. |
| 2. | Compressor (POE) oil varies according to compressor model. Be sure to use oil specified for the model of compressor.
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| 1. | The oil should be free from moisture, dust, metal powder, etc. |
| 2. | Do not mix with other oil. |
| 3. | The water content in the oil increases when exposed to air. After use, seal oil from air immediately. (HFC-134a Compressor Oil absorbs moisture very easily.) |
| 4. | The compressor oil must be stored in steel containers, not in plastic containers. |
Oil total volume in system POE OIL : 130±10g (4.58±0.35oz.) |
| 1. | Open all the doors and engine hood. |
| 2. | Start the engine and air conditioning switch to "ON" and set the blower motor control knob at its highest position. |
| 3. | Stop the engine. |
Component Location IndexEngine Room1. Expansion valve2. Service port (Low pressure)3. Service port (High pressure)4. Discharge hose 5. Suction & Liquid tube assembly6.
Components Location1. Refrigerant Line Assembly
Replacement1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2.Remove the heater and blower assembly.(Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit") 3.Loosen the mounting screws and remove the driver's temperature control actuator (A).4.Remove the heater core cover (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
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