Title: Remove, inspect, and reinstall AC compressor and mountings; determine recommended oil type and quantity.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC): Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair

Procedure should include

- using proper refrigerant recovery equipment (required)
- draining oil from the component
- measuring the drained quantity (for reinstallation)
- replacing seals or O-rings
- following refrigerant handling guidelines.

ASE Education Foundation
2017 Automobile Service Technology (AST) Level
VII. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
B. Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair
Task 3

Process/Skill Questions:

- What tools are required to remove an AC compressor?
- What are the procedures to remove an AC compressor?
- How might the technician determine the required oil capacity in the AC compressor?