Rheinmetall: Eletric air conditioning compressor in OE quality

Motorservice is providing another aftermarket solution for hybrid vehicles in the form of the electric air-conditioning compressor (item no. 7.14832.00.0). As a spare part for the Toyota Prius and Auris, the air-conditioning compressor covers more than three million vehicles worldwide. It is supplied with two corresponding O-rings for the connections and is already filled with refrigerant oil. By July 2026, Motorservice plans to include six more OE-quality air-conditioning compressors with a market potential of more than eight million vehicles in its product range.

When replacing the electric air conditioning compressor, the system must be flushed beforehand. In addition, all non-flushable parts, such as the seals, expansion valve and filter dryer, must be replaced, as otherwise contamination will remain in the system and can then damage the newly installed air conditioning compressor. If the non-flushable parts are not replaced, the warranty of the new compressor will be invalidated.

The air conditioning compressor is an essential component of air conditioning systems. In contrast to air conditioning compressors in vehicles with a conventional combustion engine, the electric air conditioning compressor for hybrid and electric vehicles is equipped with its own electric motor. For this reason, electric air conditioning compressors also work when the vehicle's engine or motor is switched off. The OE-approved refrigerant must be used for the air conditioning compressor.