AC compressor replacement - DIY or no?

New compressor, condenser, dryer and txv? Typically all needed if compressor is bad. Also the high voltage variable speed compressor must have refrigerant weighed in using equipment that does not have any mineral oils.

This channel may be helpful.

 

Apparently, replacing it is not that difficult. The problem is you must get the exact amount of freon and oil.
The Prius AC is extemely fussy about getting the exact amount of freon.
You could always replace it yourself and have Toyota evacuate and charge it. That would be a lot less money.

 

The mechanical part of the job is easy, but the challenge is extracting the refrigerant and oil, as well as putting the correct amount back in by weight because its a variable pressure system. Some people on here have swapped the compressor themselves then take it to shop with an expensive machine to fill it and fine tune it.

 

Some Repair Manual info:

 

no.

 

It's standard practice to replace the receiver/dryer when you open the system.

 

Yes it is flushed. Most of the time everything except the evap is changed especially if it is a burnout. Is that what the dealer quoted?

 

You can take your chances but the condenser is changed for a reason, not to jack up the price. It is microchannel and almost impossible to flush. If they don't change the txv they are probably removing it and cleaning the screen.

 

Smart man. Especially when living in hot and humid Florida.

 

And since she cooks the meals???? And knows where you sleep???