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◆ Only compressors manufactured by Sanden were installed up to model year 1999.
◆ A compressor manufactured by either Sanden or Zexel can be installed in vehicles as of model year 1999.
◆ After the installation of a new compressor or filling with fresh refrigerant oil (e.g. after blowing out the re‐
frigerant circuit), turn the compressor 10 revolutions by hand before the first start to avoid damage to the
compressor.
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