Fixed Displacement A/C Compressor

FIXED DISPLACEMENT A/C COMPRESSOR

The Denso 10SR15 and 10SR17 fixed displacement A/C compressors are driven by the engine through an electric clutch, drive pulley and belt arrangement. These A/C compressors are lubricated by refrigerant oil that is circulated throughout the refrigerant system with the refrigerant.

The A/C compressors draw in low-pressure refrigerant vapor from the A/C evaporator through the suction port, then compresses the refrigerant into a high-pressure, high-temperature refrigerant vapor, which is pumped to the A/C condenser through the compressor discharge port.

CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant system oil level when replacing an A/C compressor Refrigerant Oil Level . Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level can prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C compressor damage.

The Denso 10SR15 and 10SR17 fixed displacement A/C compressors cannot be repaired and must be replaced if inoperative or damaged. The compressor clutch, pulley and bearing assembly, and clutch field coil are available for service if inoperative or damaged. If an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred, the A/C receiver/drier must also be replaced Front A/C Receiver Drier - Removal.