FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Removal and Installation




REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR REMOVAL

Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor connector and remove the brake fluid reservoir from the compressor bracket with the hose still attached.

NOTE: Place the removed brake fluid reservoir in a place where
it will not be a hindrance when removing and installing the A/C compressor; and tie it with a cord.




COMPRESSOR DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
1. Loosen bolt "A" for holding the tension pulley.
2. Loosen bolt "B" for adjustment.
3. Remove the compressor drive belt.

COMPRESSOR REMOVAL
When doing this work, be careful not to spill the compressor oil.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT

>A< COMPRESSOR INSTALLATION

If a new compressor is installed, first adjust the amount of oil according to the procedures described below, and then install the compressor.
1. Measure the amount {X Cubic.cm (x fl.oz.)} of oil within the removed compressor.
2. Drain (from the new compressor) the amount of oil calculated according to the following formula, and then install then new compressor.
New compressor oil amount 170 Cubic.cm - X Cubic.cm = Y Cubic.cm (5.7 fl.oz. - x fl.oz. = y fl.oz.)

NOTE:
1. Y Cubic.cm (y fl.oz.) indicates the amount of oil in
2. When replacing the following parts as well as the compressor, subtract the rated oil amount of the each part from Y Cubic.cm (Y fl.oz.)and discharge from the new compressor.
Quantity
Evaporator: 60 Cubic.cm (2.03 fl.oz.)
Condenser: 15 Cubic.cm (0.51 fl.oz.)
Suction hose: 10 Cubic.cm (0.34 fl.oz.)
Receiver: 10 Cubic.cm (0.34 fl.oz)