Title: Remove, inspect, and reinstall, and/or replace A/C compressor and mountings; determine recommended oil type and quantity.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC): Refrigeration System Components

Procedures should include

- using the 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.

Note: EPA Clean Air Act Section 609 required

Process/Skill Questions:

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