Mazda RX-8 Workshop Manual page 2590

1Cooler hose (HI)
(See REFRIGERANT LINE
2Cooler hose (LO)
(See REFRIGERANT LINE
3A/C compressor connector
4A/C compressor
(See A/C Compressor Installation
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See
TEST.)
A/C Compressor Installation Note
CAUTION:
Due to the high moisture-absorption characteristics of the compressor oil, it may absorb
moisture if left over a long period of time thereby negatively affecting A/C operation. Drain
the compressor oil and refill within 10 min. of each other.
1. Rotate new A/C compressor shaft six to eight revolutions while collecting refrigerant oil in a
clean measuring device. Use this refrigerant oil to refill new compressor. Do not allow refrigerant
oil to become contaminated.
2. Rotate old A/C compressor shaft six to eight revolutions while collecting refrigerant oil in a
separate, clean measuring device.
3. Compare those oil amounts. The amount of the oil drained from the new A/C compressor
should be greater than the old one.
4. Pour the same amount oil of drained from the old A/C compressor back into the new A/C
compressor.
A/C compressor oil type
DENSO OIL8
A/C compressor oil sealed volume (approx. quantity)
60 ml {60 cc, 2.03 fl oz}
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
Note.)
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE