Removal and Installation

A/C Compressor Clutch Inspection:

1. If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle speed and let the air conditioning work a few minutes, then shut the engine off and disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant using a Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling System.
3. Remove the power steering pump.

Compressor:

4. Remove the two bolts and disconnect the suction line and discharge line from the compressor.

CAUTION: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture out of the system.

Compressor Belt:

5. Loosen the adjusting pulley nut and adjusting bolt, and remove the compressor belt. Remove the two left engine mount bolts, and pass the belt through the gap between the body and left engine mount.
6. Disconnect the compressor clutch 1P connector.

Mounting Bolts:

7. Remove the four compressor mounting bolts and compressor.

Compressor Bracket:

8. If necessary, remove the compressor bracket as follows:
- Remove the nut, washer and left engine mount.
- Remove the four compressor bracket mounting bolts and bracket.

NOTE: When tightening the left engine mount nut, make sure the washer is set properly on the left engine mount as shown.

9. Install in the reverse order of removal, and:
- If a new compressor is installed, calculate the amount of refrigerant oil in the A/C system by draining the oil through the suction fitting on the old compressor: 120 cc (4 fl-oz) minus contents of old compressor, equals the amount of refrigerant oil to be drained from new compressor.
- Replace O-rings with new ones at the pipe joints, and apply a thin coat of refrigerant oil before installing them.
- Adjust the compressor belt.
- Adjust the power steering pump belt.
- Charge the A/C system.
- Test the A/C system performance.