OEM 2010 Toyota Camry A/C Compressor

2010 Toyota Camry Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How should the A/C Compressor be replaced and what precautions should be taken during the process on 2010 Toyota Camry?

  A: The process of draining oil from the new electric inverter compressor requires the user to calculate the amount by subtracting the remaining oil from the removed electric inverter compressor from the oil capacity of 120 to 135 cc (4.1 to 4.6 fl.oz.) which exists in the new electric inverter compressor. Checking the compressor oil level properly and following safety procedures during cooler installation and removal protects against excessive oil that stops refrigerant cycle heating and triggers refrigerant malfunction. An insufficient amount of oil in the treated compressor requires leak checks and ND-OIL 11 should be used or an equivalent oil should be selected for replacing the compressor oil. The electric inverter compressor needs to be first provisionally attached with a bolt before securing with three bolts while tightening each at their specific sequence up to 25 Nm torque (255 kgf-cm 18 ft-lbf). Proceed by connecting the A connector while securing the green lock (B) beneath protected gloves followed by connector (C) attachment. When installing the No. 1 cooler refrigerant discharge hose, remove vinyl tape before applying sufficient compressor oil to both new O-ring and fitting surface. Secure the hose to the compressor with a bolt at its specified torque of 9.8 Nm (100 kgf-cm, 87 in-lbf). Reheat and complete the hose connection procedure for the No. 1 cooler refrigerant suction hose. Fasten the radiator hose outlet by adding its clip and put on your battery connections in reverse order. Engine coolant additions should be followed by leak inspection and a refrigerant charge up procedure and final tests for refrigerant leaks. Some vehicle systems need users to execute initialization after attaching the negative battery terminal connector during this process.