To Fit New Compressor - Lotus Esprit Series Workshop Manual

Depressurise the air conditioning system by slackening the union nut securing the
pipe to the receiver-drier.
heading 'Refrigerant Pipework'.
2. Remove the pipe connections to the compressor, taking the necessary precautions
described under the heading 'Refrigerant Pipework'.
3.
Loosen arid remove the compressor drive belt and disconnect the electrical
connections to the compressor clutch.
4 . Remove the two nuts and bolts securing the compressar to the mounting bracket.
Drain the oil from the compressor and measure the amount drained.
o f the amount of oil drained as this information i s required when rep!aclng the
compressor.
.
1
Reverse the removal procedure.
new o i l as that drained during removal, plus an additional one fluid ourrce.
Before assembling the pipework lubricate the flared ends and union threads with
refrigerant ail.
2 .
Recharge the system as previously described.
3.
The compressor drive belt should be correctly tensioned to give a total movement
o f 9mm (0.35ins) on the longest run of belt.
To F i t N e w Compressor
The following procedure i s to be used when replacing a compressor containing
uncontaminated a i l with a new compressor.
1 .
2.
Drain and measure the oil from the old compressor.
3.
Refill the new compressor with an amount of new o i l equal to that drained from
the old Compressor, plus an additional one fluid ounce (30cc) of new oil.
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Take the necessary precautions described under the
Refill the compressor with the same amount of
Make a note
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