Toyota Land Cruiser 1988 Repair Manual page 333

AC-12
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM -Compressor
PERFORMANCE TEST OF COMPRESSOR
1. PERFORM GAS LEAKAGE TEST
(a) Install the inspection service valve on the service
valve.
NOTE: Use only a TOYOTA supplied inspection service
valve for the perform gas leakage test.
Part No. Suction side 88376-1701 0
Discharge side 88376-22030
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(b) Charge the compressor with refrigerant through the
charge valve until the pressure is 3 kg I cm
2
(
43
psi,294 kPa).
(c) Using gas leak detector, check the compressor for
leaks.
If leaks are found, check and replace the compressor.
2. EVACUATE COMPRESSOR AND CHARGE WITH
REFRIGERANT
Make sure the caps are tight and the compressor is free
from the moisture and contamination.
NOTE: When storing a compressor for an extended pe-
riod, charge the compressor with refrigerant or dry nitro-
gen gas to prevent corrosion.