Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Balancing Procedure
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Balancing Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The replacement compressor is shipped with 240 ml (8.0 oz) of refrigerant oil.
- Before installing the compressor, the refrigerant oil will have to be partially drained:
- Refer to the amount of refrigerant oil recorded during the compressor removal.
- Subtract the amount recorded from the total system capacity. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .
The difference between the total system capacity and the recorded amount is the calculated amount to be drained from the replacement compressor.
- Drain the calculated amount of refrigerant oil from the replacement compressor.
IMPORTANT:
The refrigerant oil in the A/C system must be balanced during compressor replacement.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.