Removal and Installation

COMPRESSOR

COMPRESSOR : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2.Remove air cleaner case LH and air duct LH. Exploded View.
3.Remove engine lower cover. Exploded View.
4.Drain engine coolant from radiator. Draining Engine Coolant.
5.Remove cooling fan assembly. Exploded View.
6.Remove drive belt. Exploded View.
7.Remove radiator hose (lower). Exploded View.





8.Remove mounting nuts (A) from low-pressure flexible hose (1)
and high-pressure flexible hose (2).

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and compressor with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.





9.Disconnect compressor (ECV) connector (A).
10.Disconnect compressor (magnet clutch) connector (B).





11.Remove mounting bolts (A), and then remove compressor (1)
from top of the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Replace O-rings with new ones. Then apply compressor oil to them when installing.
- Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant.
- Check tension of the drive belt after installing compressor. Procedures.