Everything has been reassembled. The compressor was shipped with 7oz of oil, and the dye is blended with 1.5 oz, and all other components were emptied, so 4oz of PAG46 oil needs to be added since the total oil capacity is 11 oz per TSB 97-10-05. Normally, 1/3 of the total oil charge is poured into each of the compressor, condenser, & accumulator. To ensure all moisture is removed, I'll hold a vaccum for at least 30 min. Based on TSB 94-19-20, I'll charge the system with 2 lb 6 oz (38 oz) of R-134a.



Factory R-134a service ports use rubber balls (which are easily cut) instead of Schrader valves; the conversion fittings are F3AZ-19E762-A & F3AZ-19E762-B.

Note the spare water stored beside the radiator for use in the cooling system, or w/s sprayer; and the jumper cables behind the battery; and the PS fluid beside the brake master cylinder. There's also brake fluid & engine oil farther back.

Owner caption November 2009 · Photo 52 of 434