Compressor HVAC: Service and Repair

Compressor Removal:

REMOVAL

1. Discharge refrigeration system. Refer to operating instructions of your refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station for proper procedures.
2. Remove undercover.
3. Remove compressor as shown in figure, referring to removal note.


* Removal Note:
Drive belt - Remove drive belt as follows.




Vehicle with power steering
1. Loosen bolt A.
2. Loosen nut C.
3. Loosen nut B.
4. Loosen bolt D.
5. Remove drive belt.




Vehicle without power steering
1. Loosen nut A.
2. Loosen bolt B.
3. Remove drive belt.



INSTALLATION

1. Install compressor in reverse order of removal, referring to installation note.
2. Install undercover.
3. Charge refrigeration system. Refer to operating instructions of your refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station for proper procedures.

NOTE:
a. Immediately plug any open fittings to keep moisture out of system.
b. Apply new compressor oil to O-rings before connecting fittings.
c. Do not apply compressor oil to fittings.
d. Tightening torque: compressor inlet and outlet:
18-23 lb-ft (24-31 N.m, 2.4-3.2 kg-m)
e. Adjust belt tension to specification.


* Installation Note:
Vehicle with power steering

Drive belt

NOTE: Adjust deflection of drive belt as follows.

1. Loosen bolt A and nuts B and C.




2. Turn adjusting bolt D and adjust deflection of drive belt to within specification.
3. Tighten bolt A and nuts B and C.




Tightening torque:
Bolt A: 27-39 lb-ft (37-53 N.m, 3.8-5.4 kg-m)
Nut B: 14-19 lb-ft (19-25 N.m, 2.0-2.6 kg-m)
Nut C: 24-34 lb-ft (32-46 N.m, 3.3-4.7 kg-m)

Vehicle without power steering
1. Loosen nut A.
2. Turn adjusting bolt B and adjust deflection of drive belt to within specification.




3. Tighten nut A.




Tightening torque:
Bolt A: 23-25 lb-ft (31-34 N.m, 3.2-3.5 kg-m)