V5 Compressor - General Description

Different vehicles with VS compressors may exhibit differences in mounting and installation, but overhaul procedures are similar.

Before removing the compressor or performing on-vehicle repairs, clean the compressor connections and the outside of the compressor.

IMPORTANT: After removing a compressor from the vehicle for servicing, drain the oil by removing the oil drain plug. Also drain the oil from the suction and the discharge ports to insure complete draining. Measure the amount of oil drained, and record that amount. Discard the used oil and add the same amount of new polyalkaline glycol (PAG) refrigerant oil to the compressor.

The compressor has been removed from the vehicle unless otherwise indicated.

Clean tools and a clean work area are important for proper servicing. Keep dirt and foreign material from getting on or into the compressor parts. Parts that are to be reassembled should be cleaned with trichloroethane, naphtha, standard solvent, kerosene, or equivalent solvents. Dry the cleaned parts with clean dry air. Use only lint-free cloths to wipe the parts.